Cruelty
Pronunciation: /ˈkruːltiː/
Cruelty (noun)
- The act of hurting someone on purpose, especially when you do not care about their pain.
- Treating animals in a cruel way, such as causing suffering or neglecting their needs.
- A pattern of very harsh treatment, often in war or punishment, that causes great suffering.
Examples
- He showed cruelty by hurting others on purpose.
- Cruelty can break trust between people quickly.