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Cruelty
01
a deliberate action or treatment that causes physical or mental pain or suffering in others
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
cruelties
Examples
The cruelty he inflicted on the animals was discovered and reported to the authorities.
02
the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance
03
feelings of extreme heartlessness
