Word Comparison
Kindness
vsCruelty
/ˈkaɪndnəs/·/ˈkɹuː(ə)lti/
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Quite different — distinct meanings
📖 Definitions
Kindness
nounThe state of being kind.
Also: An instance of kind or charitable behaviour.
Cruelty
nounAn indifference to suffering or pleasure in inflicting suffering.
Also: A cruel act.
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