Associations to the word «Cruelty»

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.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley