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cruelty

/ˈkruːəlti/ noun · British & US
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What does cruelty mean?

noun

The quality of being cruel; the act of treating someone with cruelty. The state of being subjected to cruel treatment.

Example

"The animal welfare organization exposed the cruelty of the factory farm."

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