cruel in Latin
cruel in Latin is saevus, crūdēlis — cruel means deliberately causing pain or suffering to others, without mercy.
cruel in Latin
saevus
Intentionally causing or reveling in pain and suffering; merciless, heartless.
crūdēlis
Intentionally causing or reveling in pain and suffering; merciless, heartless.
What does "cruel" mean?
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adj Deliberately causing pain or suffering to others, without mercy.
"The supervisor was very cruel to Josh, as he would always give Josh the hardest, most degrading work he could find."
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cruel in a sentence
- The supervisor was very cruel to Josh, as he would always give Josh the hardest, most degrading work he could find.
- Some children can be cruel when they tease a classmate about his clothes.
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What is "cruel" in Latin?
"cruel" in Latin is saevus, crūdēlis. cruel means: Deliberately causing pain or suffering to others, without mercy.
How do you use "cruel" in a sentence?
Example: "Some children can be cruel when they tease a classmate about his clothes." In Latin, "cruel" is saevus, crūdēlis.
Are there other ways to say "cruel" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "cruel": saevus, crūdēlis.
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