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CRUEL

(adj.sat, verb, adj., adverb, noun)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Cruel.

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Cruel - as an adjective satellite

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

Example: "A barbarous crime"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barbarousbrutalfellroughshodsavagevicious

Cruel - as a verb

To spoil or ruin (one's chance of success)

To violently provoke (a child) in the belief that this will make them more assertive.

Cruel - as an adjective

Intentionally causing or reveling in pain and suffering; merciless, heartless.

Example: "The supervisor was very cruel to josh, as he would always give josh the hardest, most degrading work he could find."

Harsh; severe.

Cool; awesome; neat.

Cruel - as an adverb

To a great degree; terribly.

Cruel - as a noun

Worsted yarn, slackly twisted, used for embroidery.

Example Sentences

"He was known for his cruel treatment of animals."
"The cruel winter weather left many people stranded."
"It was cruel of him to make fun of her disabilities."
"The dictator ruled the country with a cruel and iron fist."
"They laughed at his misfortune, displaying a cruel sense of humor."
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Word Game Points

Is CRUEL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cruel is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CRUEL has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is CRUEL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cruel is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CRUEL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is CRUEL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cruel is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CRUEL has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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