Cruel and Carnal

Cruel

Cruel adjective - Having or showing the desire to inflict severe pain and suffering on others.

Carnal and cruel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Carnal" instead the word "Cruel" as an adverb or an adjective.

Nearby Words: cruelty, cruelly

Carnal

Carnal adjective - Having to do with life on earth especially as opposed to that in heaven.

Cruel and carnal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cruel" instead the word "Carnal" as an adverb or an adjective.

Nearby Words: carnality, carnation, carnally
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