Cruel
Cruel adjective - Having or showing the desire to inflict severe pain and suffering on others.
Scandalous and cruel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scandalous" instead an adjective "Cruel".
Scandalous
Scandalous adjective - Causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment.
Cruel and scandalous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cruel" instead an adjective "Scandalous".
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Scandalous and Cruel. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 10, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cruel/scandalous
Cruel & Scandalous. N.p., 2016. Web. 10 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/cruel/scandalous>.
Scandalous or Cruel. 2016. Accessed August 10, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/cruel/scandalous.
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