Meaning of the word cruelty in English

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cruelty

US /ˈkruː.əl.ti/
UK /ˈkruː.əl.ti/
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Noun

1.

behavior that causes pain or suffering to others, or a feeling of not caring about others' pain

Example:
The cruelty of the dictator was well-known.
He was accused of extreme cruelty to animals.
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