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Cruelty

/krˈulti/
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(noun) An indifference to suffering or pleasure in inflicting suffering.

The girl was at the mercy of his cruelty.
We deplore your cruelty to animals.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The girl was at the mercy of his ____.

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