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cruelly

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/ˈkruːəli/ · cru-el-ly

In a manner that causes pain, suffering, or distress.

Meanings

adverbformal

In a manner that causes pain, suffering, or distress.

ایسی طرح سے کہ درد، تکلیف یا ذہنی اذیت پیدا ہو.

ظلم سے

zulm se

Synonyms

harshlybrutallymercilesslyسختی سےبے رحمی سےظالمانہ طور پر

Antonyms

kindlygentlycompassionatelyمہربانی سےنرمی سےرحم دلی سے

Common Collocations

  • treated cruelly
  • speak cruelly
  • act cruelly

Example Sentences

He was treated cruelly by the bullies at school.

اس کے ساتھ اسکول میں بدمعاشوں نے ظلم سے سلوک کیا.

Us ke saath school mein badmashon ne zulm se sulook kiya.

She spoke cruelly about her friend’s mistakes.

اس نے اپنی دوست کی غلطیوں کے بارے میں ظلم سے بات کی.

Us ne apni dost ki ghaltion ke bare mein zulm se baat ki.

The animals were treated cruelly in the circus.

چڑیا گھر میں جانوروں کے ساتھ ظلم سے پیش آیا گیا.

Chidiya ghar mein janwaron ke saath zulm se pesh aaya gaya.

Easily Confused With

cruelty:Cruelty is the noun form referring to the quality of being cruel, while cruelly is the adverb form describing the manner of an action.

Word Family

cruel
adjectiveظالم
cruelty
nounظلم

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'cruelly' by associating it with 'cruel' actions.

Imagine a scene where someone is being treated badly, evoking the idea of cruelty.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

جھوٹے وعدے، ظلم سے بھرے، چلے گئے سب عہد وفا کے.

Jhootay waaday, zulm se bhare, chale gaye sab ahd-e-wafa ke.

False promises, filled with cruelty, all bonds of faith have dissipated.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جو بوؤ گے، وہی کاٹیں گے.

Jo booge, wahi kaatenge.

You will reap what you sow.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "cruel" — To cross or twist, imply suffering

First known use: 14th century

The adverb 'cruelly' originates from the adjective 'cruel,' which has developed through Old French and Latin roots, indicating a quality of causing pain or suffering.