Associations to the word «Cruelty»
Noun
- Prevention
- Injustice
- Tyranny
- Brutality
- Oppression
- Desertion
- Cowardice
- Greed
- Treachery
- Adultery
- Ferocity
- Lust
- Wickedness
- Hypocrisy
- Refinement
- Bloodshed
- Arrogance
- Stupidity
- Malice
- Animal
- Deceit
- Torture
- Atrocity
- Tyrant
- Falsehood
- Neglect
- Extortion
- Hatred
- Kindness
- Outrage
- Suffering
- Cruel
- Indignation
- Divorce
- Compassion
- Nero
- Superstition
- Intolerance
- Spaniard
- Remorse
- Torment
- Inquisition
- Hardness
- Overseer
- Vanity
- Severity
- Felony
- Slaughter
- Idleness
- Indifference
- Filth
- Herod
- Hardship
- Violence
- Ignorance
- Vengeance
- Caprice
- Gentleness
- Extravagance
- Misery
- Slavery
Adjective
Wiktionary
CRUELTY, noun. (uncountable) an indifference to suffering or positive pleasure in inflicting suffering.
CRUELTY, noun. (countable) a cruel act
Dictionary definition
CRUELTY, noun. A cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering.
CRUELTY, noun. Feelings of extreme heartlessness.
CRUELTY, noun. The quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance.
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