cruelty in German
cruelty in German is Grausamkeit, Quälerei — cruelty means the quality of deliberately causing pain or suffering, without pity.
cruelty in German
Grausamkeit
(uncountable) An indifference to suffering or pleasure in inflicting suffering.
Grausamkeit
(countable) A cruel act.
Quälerei
(countable) A cruel act.
What does "cruelty" mean?
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noun The quality of deliberately causing pain or suffering, without pity.
"The documentary exposed shocking cruelty toward the animals."
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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 German?
"cruelty" in German is Grausamkeit, Quälerei. 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 German, "cruelty" is Grausamkeit, Quälerei.
Are there other ways to say "cruelty" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "cruelty": Grausamkeit, Quälerei.
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