Cruelty — synonyms, definition

1. cruelty (Noun)

adversity atrocity austerity barbarism barbarity bondage boorishness brutality coercion crudeness cruelness despotism dictatorship domination grossness hardness hardship harshness inexorability inhuman treatment • • •

cruelty (Noun) — A cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering.

cruelty (Noun) — Feelings of extreme heartlessness.

cruelty (Noun) — The quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance.

abuse coldheartedness hardheartedness heartlessness ill-treatment ill-usage malevolence malevolency malice maltreatment atrocity brutality ferociousness impalement inhumanity murderousness savagery viciousness