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cruel

The word “cruel” has 2 syllables: cru-el

It's pronounced as /ˈkruːəl/

What is synonym and antonym for cruel?

In the thesaurus, “cruel” has 155 synonyms and 76 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for cruel along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for cruel

Antonyms for cruel

Meanings of cruel

  • verb
    1. To spoil or ruin (one's chance of success).
    2. To violently provoke (a child) in the belief that this will make them more assertive.
  • adjective
    1. Intentionally causing or reveling in pain and suffering; merciless, heartless.
    2. Harsh; severe.
    3. Cool; awesome; neat.
  • adverb
    1. To a great degree; terribly.
  • noun
    1. Worsted yarn, slackly twisted, used for embroidery.

Example Sentences

  • The cruel treatment of animals in that farm shocked everyone.
  • It was cruel of him to ignore her feelings like that.
  • The dictator’s cruel regime lasted for decades.
  • She faced a cruel reality after losing her job unexpectedly.
  • The story described the cruel acts committed during the war.

On this page you'll find 231 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to cruel, such as: acceptable, acrid, acrimonious, acute, affable, affectionate, afflicting.

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