Cruel
Cruel adjective - Having or showing the desire to inflict severe pain and suffering on others.
Iniquitous and cruel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Iniquitous" instead an adjective "Cruel".
Iniquitous
Iniquitous adjective - Not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable.
Usage example: zero tolerance at the academy for cheating and other iniquitous practices
Cruel and iniquitous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cruel" instead an adjective "Iniquitous".
Nearby Word: iniquity
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Iniquitous and Cruel. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 10, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cruel/iniquitous
Cruel & Iniquitous. N.p., 2016. Web. 10 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/cruel/iniquitous>.
Iniquitous or Cruel. 2016. Accessed August 10, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/cruel/iniquitous.
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