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    CRUELNESS Synonyms

    There are 2 synonyms of the word cruelness. (exact relations)
    There are 3 hypernyms of the word cruelness. (close relations)
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    cruel

    Best Alternative Words for CRUELNESS

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    cruelty
    		nounn
    noun

    • a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

    • feelings of extreme heartlessness

    • the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance

    harshness
    		nounn
    noun

    • the roughness of a substance that causes abrasions

    • the quality of being harsh or rough or grating to the senses

    • the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance

    • excessive sternness

    Best Hypernyms For CRUELNESS

    Here is a list of related hypernyms for cruelness, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
    Words (3)
    malevolence malevolency malice

    Alternatives for CRUELTY

    Words (14)
    mercilessnessruthlessnessbarbarismharshnesspitilessnessbrutalitycallousnessferocityheartlessnessinhumanitysavageryseverityunkindnessmonstrousness
    Phrases (1)
    inhuman treatment
    All synonyms for cruelty
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