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cruelty in Dutch

cruelty in Dutch is wreedheid, gruwzaamheid, wreedte — cruelty means the quality of deliberately causing pain or suffering, without pity.

cruelty in Dutch

wreedheid
noun
(uncountable) An indifference to suffering or pleasure in inflicting suffering.
gruwzaamheid
noun
(uncountable) An indifference to suffering or pleasure in inflicting suffering.
wreedte
noun
(uncountable) An indifference to suffering or pleasure in inflicting suffering.
wreedheid
noun
(countable) A cruel act.

What does "cruelty" mean?

  1. noun The quality of deliberately causing pain or suffering, without pity.
    "The documentary exposed shocking cruelty toward the animals."
  2. noun A cruel act.
    "The soldiers committed countless cruelties during the occupation."
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cruelty in a sentence

  • The documentary exposed shocking cruelty toward the animals.
  • The soldiers committed countless cruelties during the occupation.

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What is "cruelty" in Dutch?

"cruelty" in Dutch is wreedheid, gruwzaamheid, wreedte. cruelty means: The quality of deliberately causing pain or suffering, without pity.

How do you use "cruelty" in a sentence?

Example: "The documentary exposed shocking cruelty toward the animals." In Dutch, "cruelty" is wreedheid, gruwzaamheid, wreedte.

Are there other ways to say "cruelty" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "cruelty": wreedheid, gruwzaamheid, wreedte.

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