Inhumane and Roughshod

Inhumane

Inhumane adjective - Reflecting lack of pity or compassion.
Usage example: biological weapons are considered too inhumane to be used

Roughshod and inhumane are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Roughshod" instead an adjective "Inhumane".

Roughshod

Roughshod adjective - (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering.
Usage example: Stalin's roughshod treatment of the kulaks
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Inhumane and roughshod are semantically related. You can use "Inhumane" instead an adjective "Roughshod".
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