cruelty
noun
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
Synonymsinhuman treatmentfeelings of extreme heartlessness
the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Cruelty meaning
What does “cruelty” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“cruelty” is a noun with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering.