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cruel in Latin

cruel in Latin is saevus, crūdēlis — cruel means deliberately causing pain or suffering to others, without mercy.

cruel in Latin

saevus
adj
Intentionally causing or reveling in pain and suffering; merciless, heartless.
crūdēlis
adj
Intentionally causing or reveling in pain and suffering; merciless, heartless.

What does "cruel" mean?

  1. adj Deliberately causing pain or suffering to others, without mercy.
    "It was cruel to leave the dog outside in the storm."
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cruel in a sentence

  • It was cruel to leave the dog outside in the storm.
  • History remembers him as a cruel and ruthless ruler.

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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: "It was cruel to leave the dog outside in the storm." 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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