单词 | cruelty |
释义 | cru·el·ty n pl -ties 1 a: an intentional or criminally negligent act that causes pain and suffering ~ to animals ~ to children b: mistreatment or neglect that causes pain and suffering compare abuse ◇ Cruelty is an aggravating circumstance to a crime (as murder). 2: a spouse's conduct that endangers life or health or causes mental suffering or fear – called also cruel and inhuman treatment; ◇ Cruelty is a ground for divorce. |
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