Cruel
Cruel adjective - Having or showing the desire to inflict severe pain and suffering on others.
Preposterous and cruel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preposterous" instead an adjective "Cruel".
Preposterous
Preposterous adjective - Conceived or made without regard for reason or reality.
Cruel and preposterous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cruel" instead an adjective "Preposterous".
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Preposterous and Cruel. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cruel/preposterous
Cruel & Preposterous. N.p., 2016. Web. 07 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/cruel/preposterous>.
Preposterous or Cruel. 2016. Accessed August 07, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/cruel/preposterous.
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