Cruel
Cruel adjective - Having or showing the desire to inflict severe pain and suffering on others.
Giving
Giving adjective - Given or giving freely.
Both words in one sentence
- Cruel Mercy: Hongi chooses to spare Wirepa instead of giving him an honorable death.
Source: Film / Dead Lands -
Lord Imrah of Legann is described as bald, with a large belly, hawk nose and pockmarked face, giving him a cruel appearance.
Source: Literature / The Immortals -
Cruel to Be Kind: Professor Shi thinks giving the special applicant students any hope would be this.
Source: Series / Dream High
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