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CRUELTIES Synonyms

There are 24 synonyms of the word cruelties. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word cruelties. (close relations)
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ruthlessness
nounn
noun

• mercilessness characterized by a lack of pity

• feelings of extreme heartlessness

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

callousness
nounn
noun

• devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness

heartlessness
nounn
noun

• an absence of concern for the welfare of others

inhumaneness
nounn
noun

• the quality of lacking compassion or consideration for others

meanness
nounn
noun

• the quality of being deliberately mean

• extreme stinginess

savagery
nounn
noun

• the property of being untamed and ferocious

• the trait of extreme cruelty

• a brutal barbarous savage act

unkindness
nounn
noun

• lack of sympathy

viciousness
nounn
noun

• the trait of extreme cruelty

abuses
verb, nounv, n
noun

• cruel or inhumane treatment

• a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

• improper or excessive use

verb

• treat badly

• change the inherent purpose or function of something

• use foul or abusive language towards

• use wrongly or improperly or excessively

atrocities
nounn
noun

• the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane

• an act of atrocious cruelty

barbarities
nounn
noun

• the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane

• a brutal barbarous savage act

brutalities
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the trait of extreme cruelty

• a brutal barbarous savage act

ferocities
nounn
noun

• the property of being wild or turbulent

inhumanities
nounn
noun

• the quality of lacking compassion or consideration for others

• an act of atrocious cruelty

insensibilities
nounn
noun

• a lack of sensibility

• devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness

malevolences
nounn
noun

• wishing evil to others

• the quality of threatening evil

oppressions
nounn
noun

• the act of subjugating by cruelty

• the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority:

• a feeling of being oppressed

wickednesses
nounn
noun

• morally objectionable behavior

• absence of moral or spiritual values

• the quality of being wicked

• estrangement from god

• the quality of being disgusting to the senses or emotions

mercilessness
nounn
noun

• feelings of extreme heartlessness

• inhumaneness evidenced by an unwillingness to be kind or forgiving

Best Hypernyms For CRUELTIES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for cruelties, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
abuse coldheartedness hardheartedness heartlessness ill-treatment ill-usage malevolence malevolency malice maltreatment

Alternatives for RUTHLESSNESS

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