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Cruel Treatment Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ABUSE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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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

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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

95%8Exact Match!
noun

• cruel or inhumane treatment

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