What is the meaning of Cruel?

Intentionally causing or reveling in pain and suffering; merciless, heartless.

To a great degree; terribly.

To spoil or ruin (one's chance of success)

To violently provoke (a child) in the belief that this will make them more assertive.

Alternative form of crewel.

Merciless, cruel; revelling in another's pain.

Deleterious, injurious; conducive to suffering.

Unbearable, saddening, terrifying.

Strict, unforgiving, mean; not nice.

Savage, vicious, dangerous; displaying ferocity.

Bold, valiant, heroic (in war)

Sharp, acrid, bitter-tasting.

cruel (that intentionally causes or revels in pain and suffering)

Source: wiktionary.org

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