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    Cruauté (en. Cruelty)

    /kʁy.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The nature of what is cruel or inhumane.
    The cruelty of certain acts shocked the entire society.
    La cruauté de certains actes a choqué toute la société.
    A tendency to inflict suffering or to act ruthlessly.
    Cruelty towards animals is unacceptable.
    La cruauté envers les animaux est inacceptable.
    A mindset that relishes the suffering of others.
    It took cruelty for him to act this way.
    Il lui a fallu de la cruauté pour agir ainsi.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'crudelitas', meaning 'cruel nature'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    gratuitous cruelty
    An act of cruelty that is not justified by the circumstances.
    cruauté gratuite
    to show cruelty
    To act cruelly towards others.
    faire preuve de cruauté

    Related Words

    cruel
    One who inflicts suffering.
    cruel
    brutal
    One who behaves with excessive violence.
    brutal
    inhumane
    One who shows no compassion or humanity.
    inhumain

    Slang Meanings

    Cruelty without reason.
    He exhibits gratuitous cruelty towards his peers.
    Il a un comportement de cruauté gratuite avec ses camarades.
    To act harshly.
    His cruelty is such that he leaves no chance.
    Sa cruauté est telle qu'il ne laisse aucune chance.