Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cruelty
noun
/ˈkruːəlti/
Definition
The quality of being cruel; a disposition to inflict suffering or cause pain.
Examples
- The cruelty of the punishment shocked everyone.
- They spoke out against the cruelty shown towards animals.
- His cruelty was evident in the way he treated his colleagues.
Meaning
Cruelty refers to the act of causing pain or suffering to others deliberately. It can manifest in various forms, such as physical violence, emotional abuse, or neglect.
Synonyms
- brutality
- inhumanity
- callousness
- cruelness
- sadism
