cruel
adjective14 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.8
very cruel8.8
To a high degree.
To a very high degree.
Extremely or unbelievably cruel.
Cruel by intention, not by accident.
Cruel without a valid reason or justification.
Cruel to a small extent.
Cruel to a small degree.
fairly cruel5.5
To a moderate degree.
So cruel it is difficult to describe in words.
be cruel8.5
Used to describe a state of being cruel.
seem cruel7.0
Used to describe the appearance of being cruel.
sound cruel6.5
Used when something said gives the impression of being cruel.
become cruel6.0
Used to describe a change into a cruel state.
Indicates the recipient of the cruel action or behavior.