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cru·el·ty
 cruelty
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- pronunciation:
- krul
ti
[or]
kru
 l
ti
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noun |
| inflections: |
cruelties |
| definition 1: |
the state or characteristic of being cruel.
The cruelty of the wicked witch was known throughout the land.- antonyms:
- compassion, pity
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| definition 2: |
a cruel action or comment.
She will be punished for her cruelty to animals. |
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