cruelty
noun
the state or quality of being cruel.
cruelties
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pluralof cruelty.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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I remember thinking her diatribe about the injustice of Hester Prynne’s shunning would segue into the cruelties Charles faced with the goal of inspiring someone to defy the blacklist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
Their wives benefit from their power and visit cruelties on those forced to serve them, but they willingly trade their agency for those perks.
From Salon ● Apr. 8, 2025
But he also pointed to the cruelties of man.
From BBC ● May 13, 2024
It is helpful for all to take into consideration the disruptive social history of the region when trying to come to terms with the profound sadnesses and cruelties being exchanged today.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 25, 2023
In the first two weeks of April 1893 the weather was gorgeous, but other cruelties abounded.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
