Hurtful and Merciless

Hurtful

Hurtful adjective - Causing or capable of causing harm.

Merciless and hurtful are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Merciless" instead an adjective "Hurtful".

Nearby Words: hurt, hurting

Merciless

Merciless adjective - Having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings.

Hurtful and merciless are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hurtful" instead an adjective "Merciless".

Nearby Words: merciful, mercilessly, mercifully
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