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cruel

cru·el [ kr əl ] (comparative cru·el·er, superlative cru·el·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. merciless: deliberately and remorselessly causing pain or anguish

2. bringing about pain: bringing about pain and distress

[12th century. Via French< Latin crudelis]

cru·el·ly adverb
cru·el·ness noun
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