Cruel and Tenacious

Cruel

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

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

Nearby Words: cruelty, cruelly

Tenacious

Tenacious adjective - Continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement.

Cruel and tenacious are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cruel" instead an adjective "Tenacious".

Nearby Words: tenacity, tenaciously
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