<p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>the state or quality of being cruel</li><li>cruel disposition or conduct</li><li>a cruel act</li><li>conduct by a spouse that causes grievous bodily harm or mental suffering</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms:</strong></p><ul><li>ruthlessness</li><li>harshness</li><li>atrocity</li><li>inhumanity</li><li>barbarity</li><li>brutality</li></ul><p><strong>Antonyms:</strong></p><ul><li>kindness</li></ul>