CRUELTY


Meaning of CRUELTY in English

noun (plural -ties) Etymology: Middle English cruelte, from Anglo-French cruelté, from Latin crudelitat-, crudelitas, from crudelis Date: 13th century the quality or state of being cruel, 2. a cruel action, inhuman treatment, marital conduct held (as in a divorce action) to endanger life or health or to cause mental suffering or fear

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