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Definition of: cruel
(kr′əl) adjective
1. Disposed to inflict suffering; indifferent to others' suffering; pitiless.
2. Unreasonably severe; harsh; distressing. See synonyms under BARBAROUS, HARD, IMPLACABLE. ◆ Homophone: crewel. [<F <L crudelis severe. Akin to CRUDE.]
—cru′el·ly adverb
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