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cruelly
adverb
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Divide cruelly into syllables:

cru · elly

How to pronounce cruelly:

Definition of cruelly:

cruelly (adverb):
disposed to inflict pain or suffering devoid of humane feelings

Synonyms for cruelly:

viciouslycallouslybrutallymercilesslysavagelycontemptuouslyenviouslymonstrouslysadisticallyhostilely
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Antonyms for cruelly:

graciouslyliberallykindlymildlyobliginglygentlysoftlylightlylenientlygenerously

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