Cruel and Crass

Cruel

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

Crass and cruel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Crass" instead an adjective "Cruel".

Nearby Words: cruelty, cruelly

Crass

Crass adjective - Lacking in refinement or good taste.

Cruel and crass are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cruel" instead an adjective "Crass".

Nearby Word: crassly
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