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    cruel

    US /ˈkruəl/

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    UK /'kru:əl/

    B1
    adj.AdjectiveHurtful; acting to hurt others intentionally
    She was so cruel to make the girl pay too much for that
    adj.AdjectiveExtremely harsh or severe.
    The punishment was cruel and unusual.

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    What's the Truth About the First Thanksgiving?

    05:59What's the Truth About the First Thanksgiving?
    • No, these supposedly cruel conquerors never actually invaded that village.

      No, these supposedly cruel conquerors never actually invaded that village.

    B2

    Re:Zero IN 8 MINUTES

    08:50Re:Zero IN 8 MINUTES
    • WHY IS THIS ANIME SO CRUEL

      WHY IS THIS ANIME SO CRUEL

    B1

    This is gonna hurt - SnK AMV

    03:42This is gonna hurt - SnK AMV
    • It can't be helped... This world is cruel!

      It can't be helped... This world is cruel!

    • It can't be helped... This world is cruel!

      It can't be helped... This world is cruel!

    B1

    World Leaders are Failing Human Rights. Here's Why. | NYT Opinion

    05:01World Leaders are Failing Human Rights. Here's Why. | NYT Opinion
    • No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.

      No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.

    B1

    [DANCE IN PUBLIC | ONE TAKE] Lady Gaga 'Judas' Dance Cover by Majesty Team

    04:48[DANCE IN PUBLIC | ONE TAKE] Lady Gaga 'Judas' Dance Cover by Majesty Team
    • A holy fool, oh baby it's so cruel, but still in love with Judas, baby.

      A holy fool, oh baby it's so cruel, but still in love with Judas, baby.

    • I'm just a holy fool, oh baby it's so cruel, but still in love with Judas, baby.

      I'm just a holy fool, oh baby it's so cruel, but still in love with Judas, baby.

    B1

    8 WARNING Signs of Narcissistic Abuse You CAN'T Ignore

    06:238 WARNING Signs of Narcissistic Abuse You CAN'T Ignore
    • One minute they're cold, distant, or cruel.

      One minute they're cold, distant, or cruel.

    B1

    10 Crime Bosses Who Maintained Power in Prison

    12:5710 Crime Bosses Who Maintained Power in Prison
    • It would be nearly seven more years before the Sicilian Mafia chief was captured, but this would not be the end of his notoriously cruel rampage. The detained Rina and other bosses ordered a series of terrorist attacks to assassinate or intimidate witnesses.

      It would be nearly seven more years before the Sicilian Mafia chief was captured, but this would not be the end of his notoriously cruel rampage. The detained Rina and other bosses ordered a series of terrorist attacks to assassinate or intimidate witnesses.

    B2

    The Unholy Roman Emperor Frederick II 3: Savior or Antichrist | European History | Extra History

    17:23The Unholy Roman Emperor Frederick II 3: Savior or Antichrist | European History | Extra History
    • Straight up, Frederick was a cruel man, utterly ruthless in both personal and political spheres.

      Straight up, Frederick was a cruel man, utterly ruthless in both personal and political spheres.

    B2

    Railway Employs Baboon | Tales From the Bottle

    05:14Railway Employs Baboon | Tales From the Bottle
    • Seems a bit cruel to nickname a double leg amputee jumper, but he had actually earned his name years before, while he was working as a guard for the railway.

      Seems a bit cruel to nickname a double leg amputee jumper, but he had actually earned his name years before, while he was working as a guard for the railway.

    B1

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    05:24Don't Allow Your Life To Be Controlled By These 5 Things (Lyric Video)
    • Because it's true, whether unjust, harsh or cruel, whatever the case, reliving events will never do any good for you.

      Because it's true, whether unjust, harsh or cruel, whatever the case, reliving events will never do any good for you.

    A2