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Meaning of
cruel
in English
cruel
us
//kruːəl//
uk
//kruːəl//
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Comparative Adjective
crueler
Superlative Adjective
cruelest
Definitions
Adjective
causing
pain
;
merciless
and
heartless
harsh
or
severe
The
cruel
treatment
of
animals
is
unacceptable
.
Verb
to
spoil
one's
chances
(
of
success
)
The
company's
decision
was
cruel
to
the
employees
who
lost
their
jobs
.
to
provoke
violently
(
a
child
)
The
bully's
words
were
cruel
and
hurt
the
child's
feelings
.
Compounds / Phrases
cruelhearted
