Cruelty

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Behaviour that deliberately causes pain or suffering, or a specific act of this kind.

“The charity campaigns tirelessly against cruelty to animals in all its forms.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈkruː(ə)lti/

Syllables

cru·el·ty

Related Words

Synonyms

mercilessnesspitilessnessruthlessnesscruelnessharshness

Antonyms

kindnesscompassionmercygentleness

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Anagrams of Cruelty

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cutlery

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cruelly

Words you can make from Cruelty

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