mental cruelty

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Cruelty that causes psychological rather than physical harm.

crueltyADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

mental

Examples (10)

  • The children suffered mental cruelty and neglect.
  • She cited mental cruelty as the primary reason for the divorce.
  • Gaslighting is a form of mental cruelty that can leave deep emotional scars.
  • He was accused of inflicting years of mental cruelty on his partner.
  • The constant criticism and belittling amounted to mental cruelty.
  • Many legal systems now recognize mental cruelty as a valid ground for legal action.
  • Victims of mental cruelty often struggle with anxiety and low self-esteem.
  • Isolating someone from their friends and family is a classic example of mental cruelty.
  • The court found him guilty of mental cruelty towards his elderly parents.
  • Psychological abuse, often termed mental cruelty, can be just as damaging as physical violence.