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cruelty
/ˈkruːəlti/
noun
okrucieństwo
Also
sadyzm(m)
Definition
Callous indifference to or pleasure in causing pain and suffering; behavior that causes pain or suffering to others.
Examples
The cruelty of his actions shocked everyone.
Okrucieństwo jego czynów zszokowało wszystkich.
Animal cruelty is a serious offense.
Okrucieństwo wobec zwierząt jest poważnym przestępstwem.
Synonyms
Collocations
animal crueltyact of crueltysheer cruelty
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