cruelty
intermediateB2/ˈkruːəlti/ · cruel-ty
The quality of being cruel; a deliberate infliction of pain or suffering.
Meanings
The quality of being cruel; a deliberate infliction of pain or suffering.
ظلم کا ہونا؛ جان بوجھ کر درد یا تکلیف دینا۔
ظلم
zulm
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Common Collocations
- cruelty to animals
- acts of cruelty
- cruelty in war
Example Sentences
His cruelty towards animals was shocking to everyone.
اس کا جانوروں کے ساتھ ظلم سب کے لیے حیران کن تھا۔
Us ka janwaron ke sath zulm sab ke liye hairan kun tha.
The story depicted the cruelty of the tyrant.
کہانی میں ظالم کی ظلمت کو بیان کیا گیا۔
Kahani mein zalim ki zulmat ko bayan kiya gaya.
Many laws exist to prevent cruelty to children.
بچےو ں کے ساتھ ظلم کو روکنے کے لیے بہت سے قوانین موجود ہیں۔
Bachon ke sath zulm ko rokne ke liye bohat se qawanin maujood hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'cruelty' as 'cruel' plus the suffix '-ty', indicating a state or quality.
Imagine a scene showing the contrast between cruelty and kindness.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ظلم سہتا ہوں بھری دنیا میں، چاہتا ہوں پر خاموش رہتا ہوں۔
Zulm sahta hun bhari duniya mein, chahata hun par khamosh rehta hun.
I endure cruelty in this crowded world, yet I desire to remain silent.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ظلم کا نتیجہ ہمیشہ برا ہوتا ہے۔
Zulm ka natija hamesha bura hota hai.
The consequence of cruelty is always bad.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "crualté" — harshness, brutality
First known use: 14th century
The term 'cruelty' has evolved from the Old French word 'crualté' to denote inhumanity or severe treatment. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe actions that cause suffering.