| 单词 | cruelty |
| 释义 | cruelty /krooh"euhl tee/, n. , pl. cruelties for 3. 1. the state or quality of being cruel. 2. cruel disposition or conduct. 3. a cruel act. 4. Law. conduct by a spouse that causes grievous bodily harm or mental suffering. [1175-1225; ME cruelte < AF, OF < L crudelitat- (s. of crudelitas). See CRUEL, -ITY] Syn. 1. harshness, brutality, ruthlessness, barbarity, inhumanity, atrocity. Ant. 2, 3. kindness. |
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