cruel

(adjective, verb)

adjective

1. (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

- cruel tortures

Similar word(s): inhumane, barbarous, brutal, fell, roughshod, savage, vicious

Sentences with cruel as an adjective:

- The supervisor was very cruel to Josh, as he would always give Josh the hardest, most degrading work he could find.

verb

1. To spoil or ruin (one's chance of success)