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Cruel Definition

adjective

Causing suffering; painful.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Disposed to inflict pain or suffering.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Disposed to inflict pain or suffering devoid of humane feelings .
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Causing or conducive to injury, grief, or pain .
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Unrelieved by leniency .
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