Cruel and Waspish

Cruel

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

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

Nearby Words: cruelty, cruelly

Waspish

Waspish adjective - Easily irritated or annoyed.

Cruel and waspish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cruel" instead an adjective "Waspish".

Nearby Word: wasp
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Waspish and Cruel. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 08, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cruel/waspish
Cruel & Waspish. N.p., 2016. Web. 08 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/cruel/waspish>.
Waspish or Cruel. 2016. Accessed August 08, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/cruel/waspish.
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