cruel

/kɹuː(ə)l/

verb

To spoil or ruin (one's chance of success)
To violently provoke (a child) in the belief that this will make them more assertive.

adjective

Intentionally causing or reveling in pain and suffering; merciless, heartless.
"The supervisor was very cruel to Josh, as he would always give Josh the hardest, most degrading work he could find."
Similar: sadistic
Harsh; severe.
Similar: brutal
Cool; awesome; neat.

adverb

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