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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
noun
(uncountable) An indifference to suffering or pleasure in inflicting suffering.
Grausamkeit
noun
(countable) A cruel act.
Quälerei
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 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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