Word: cruel
Word origin: Middle English: via Old French from Latin crudelis, related to crudus (see crude).
Phonetic:
krʊəl
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wilfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it. Example: people who are cruel to animals
spoil or ruin (an opportunity or a chance of success). Example: Ernie nearly cruelled the whole thing by laughing
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