How to use "cruelty" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "cruelty" in popular movie and book plots

  • By now, Jane has descended into alcoholism and mental illness, and treats Blanche with cruelty to punish her for stealing her spotlight.  - What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962 film)
  • She also sees a vision of human suffering and cruelty in this version of her story.  - A Maggot
  • The Simpsons take Duncan home after his sleazy owner is accused of animal cruelty and flees.  - Saddlesore Galactica
  • The donkey has several owners, most of whom exploit him, often with more cruelty than kindness.  - Au Hasard Balthazar
  • His words so deeply touch Laxmi that she realises her cruelty has been directed at the only son who all along had ever loved her.  - Beta (film)
  • However, his plan was thwarted by his youngest daughter, Shinobu, who saw her father’s cruelty and had him frozen by his own robotic minions.  - W.I.T.C.H.
  • Well aware of the Rivington men's cruelty and treason, the Confederates spare him from any harm.  - The Guns of the South
  • Good creatures living in misery, hunger, and slavery under the tyrannical cruelty of the wildcat Queen, Tsarmina.  - Mossflower
  • Caroline, reassured that Amyas had no intention of leaving her, was distressed at such cruelty to Elsa.  - Five Little Pigs
  • As Raj descends deeper into opium addiction, sexual cruelty and debauchery, he becomes irresponsible with his duties as king.  - Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
  • He says that the cruelty of society makes human beings moan about pain only to spread their suffering to others.  - Notes from Underground
  • Karin's own capacity for cruelty emerges while the two drink gin and tonic together.  - The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
  • Claude-Henri's cruelty and insensitivity take their toll on Roxy, and she attempts suicide in late pregnancy.  - Le Divorce
  • Along the way, he meets with many hardships and recounts many tales of cruelty and kindness.  - Black Beauty
  • The witch-queen then leaves them forever, fearful of the cruelty her sisters will inflict upon her for failing.  - Stardust (novel)
  • Paul is unsure how to help John, but John tells him not to worry, as he is ready to die anyway, wanting to escape the cruelty of the world.  - The Green Mile (novel)

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