Barbarous and Ironhearted

Barbarous

Barbarous adjective - Having or showing the desire to inflict severe pain and suffering on others.
Usage example: the barbarous treatment of the native peoples of the New World by those bent on conquest at any cost

Ironhearted and barbarous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ironhearted" instead an adjective "Barbarous".

Ironhearted

Ironhearted adjective - Having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings.
Usage example: the touching reunion scene caused even the most ironhearted audience members to cry

Barbarous and ironhearted are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Barbarous" instead an adjective "Ironhearted".
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