Courtesy and Cruelty

Opposite meaning words

Courtesy noun - An act of kind assistance.

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Cruelty is an antonym for courtesy in favor topic.

Nearby Word: courteous

Cruelty noun - Disposition to willfully inflict pain and suffering on others.

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Courtesy is an antonym for cruelty.

Nearby Words: cruel, cruelly

physical	physical courtesy	physical cruelty
outright	outright courtesy	outright cruelty
extra	extra courtesy	extra cruelty
basic	basic courtesy	basic cruelty
Other adjectives: surprising.

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