Cruelty synonyms
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A cruel or brutal act
The state of being wicked; evil disposition; immorality.
The property of being ruthless
(Law) The intent to commit an unlawful act without justification or excuse.
The condition or quality of being brutal
Extreme cruelty.
unkindness
(Countable) The collective noun for ravens
The quality or condition of being inhuman or inhumane
The property of being merciless
The state or quality of being barbarous.
unmercifulness
The state or condition of being unmerciful.
Something severe, as a punishment
A malignant act, event, or feeling
Bitter, long-lasting resentment; deep-seated ill will:
A poisonous secretion of an animal, such as a snake, spider, or scorpion, usually transmitted to prey or to attackers by a bite or sting.
Limited enthusiasm or affection; coolness.
The state or condition of being unfeeling.
The quality, state, or fact of being indifferent
insensitivity
The condition of being insensitive
The state of being fierce.
The quality or condition of being an animal or like an animal.
The animal instincts or nature in human beings
The state or quality of being ferocious
brutishness
The characteristic of being brutish.
(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.
The condition of being persecuted.
Any harsh or arbitrary suppression or punishment of dissidents or nonconformists
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.
A deep insult or grave offense
Atrocious behavior or condition; brutality, cruelty, etc.
benevolence (antonym)
kindness (antonym)
humanity (antonym)
evil (related)
tyranny (related)
niceness (antonym)
consideration (antonym)
gentility (antonym)
mercy (antonym)
thoughtfulness (antonym)
charity (antonym)
compassion (antonym)
feeling (antonym)
A truculent remark or behaviour
attitude (related)
kind (related)
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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