Cruelty synonyms
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The condition of being uncivilized or uncultured:
The state of being wicked; evil disposition; immorality.
The property of being ruthless
The quality or condition of being severe
An improper motive for an action, such as desire to cause injury to another.
The deriving of pleasure, or the tendency to derive pleasure, from cruelty.
unkindness
(Countable) The collective noun for ravens
An inhuman or cruel act.
The definition of barbarism refers to the condition of being brutal, primitive, or socially backwards.
The property of being merciless
The state or quality of being barbarous.
unmercifulness
The state or condition of being unmerciful.
The quality of being very harmful or dangerous; malignancy
A continuing and bitter hate or ill will; deep spite or malice
Limited enthusiasm or affection; coolness.
The state or condition of being unfeeling.
The quality of being callous; emotional hardheartedness or indifference.
The property of being insensible.
The quality, state, or fact of being indifferent
insensitivity
The condition of being insensitive
The state of being fierce.
The characteristic of being vicious
Bestial quality, character, or behavior
The animal instincts or nature in human beings
The state of being truculent.
brutishness
The characteristic of being brutish.
The quality or state of being implacable.
(Uncountable) The state or condition of being monstrous.
The quality or state of being inflexible, or not capable of being bent or changed; unyielding stiffness; inflexibleness; rigidity; obstinacy.
fiendishness
The quality of being fiendish.
hardness of heart
bloodthirstiness
The characteristic of being bloodthirsty.
The state of being unnatural.
heartlessness
The characteristic of being heartless
The condition of being relentless.
Infliction of severe physical pain as a means of punishment or coercion.
A persecuting or being persecuted
The definition of an inquisition is a series of questions or a severe interrogation, especially by an official source.
Government by a singular authority, either a single person or tight-knit group, which rules with absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.
The definition of an outrage is an act of violence or an insult.
Appalling or atrocious condition, quality, or behavior; monstrousness.
benevolence (antonym)
The definition of benevolence is a kind act or gift or the doing of kind things for others.
kindness (antonym)
The state, quality, or habit of being kind
humanity (antonym)
The fact or quality of being humane; kindness, mercy, sympathy, etc.
evil (related)
Something that is a cause or source of suffering, injury, or destruction:
tyranny (related)
An oppressive or harshly limiting condition:
niceness (antonym)
Pleasantness, especially of behaviour or personality; agreeableness. [from 19th c.]
consideration (antonym)
Importance, claim to notice, regard.
gentility (antonym)
The condition of belonging by birth to the upper classes
thoughtfulness (antonym)
charity (antonym)
The feeling of goodwill; benevolence
compassion (antonym)
Deep awareness of the suffering of another accompanied by the wish to relieve it.
feeling (antonym)
Feeling is defined as the sense of touch or something experienced through touch or emotion.
A brutal or savage act, treatment, etc.
attitude (related)
The definition of an attitude is a way of feeling or acting toward a person, thing or situation.
inhuman treatment
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
The condition of being pitiless
unforgivingness
The quality of being unforgiving.
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