Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: cruelly

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

A mum has made a heartfelt pledge to her late husband after he was cruelly taken away from her in a motorbike crash.

Source: https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/devastated-wife-makes-loving-promise-26920531

And then there are the dreaded massage stations, positioned cruelly to tempt every tired runner to linger a while and get some attention for aching, cramping legs.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/bruce-fordyce-comrades-keep-moving-forward/

As impressive as the Waco rally was, Donald Trump is cruelly damaged goods.

Source: https://spectator.org/the-wrath-of-the-swamp-people/

Deaths of under 25s also increased by seven per cent, rising to 16 - confounding the repeated excuses churned out by government ministers about an “ageing cohort” that was cruelly expected to die off.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/heartbroken-mum-furious-drug-deaths-30236012

Detective Inspector Amanda Sykes, of Cumbria Police’s major incident team, said: ‘Woolveridge’s victims were already extremely distressed at the loss of their much loved pets, when he cruelly chose to prey on them.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/29/blackmailer-who-called-owners-of-missing-pets-and-demanded-ransom-jailed-19738458/

INDIAN WELLS, California : Britain's Emma Raducanu has learned that good fortune can be fleeting and bad luck can cruelly compound itself but said she is on the upswing following her second-round victory at Indian Wells on Saturday.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/raducanu-says-luck-cuts-both-ways-after-advancing-indian-wells-3341416?cid=cna_flip_070214

It wasn’t the finest of etchings, and Susan, perhaps a tad cruelly, said it looked more like a worm than a snake.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23357983.merging-rangers-celtic/?ref=rss

Looking back, the time we’ve spent outside the Football League was cruelly frustrating, despite the moments of joy we experienced along the way.

Source: https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/23515080.wrexham-afc-hopefully-no-misfortune-reds/?ref=rss

On another occasion, he allegedly accused her of being sexually attracted to her own brother, and is said to have cruelly taunted her over her desire for children.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12526117/Jordan-Martin-Russell-Brand-sexually-assaulted.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Our passionate, loving and free-spirited sister was cruelly taken away.

Source: https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/national/23922298.woman-flower-tattoo-finally-identified-31-years-murder/?ref=rss

She had her whole life ahead of her and it was cruelly cut short by her uncle, someone who is meant to love, care and protect her.”

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1746698/killer-uncle-murdered-niece-honour-killing

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas spent his Saturday drinking beer and thinking about retirement from footy after his University team were cruelly knocked out of the finals.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/afl/article-12477243/South-Australian-Premier-Peter-Malinauskas-football-loss-beer.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

The caretaker of the orphanage she was living at had taken offense at Asa’s attachment to her cat and, under the guise of giving it a better home, cruelly drowned it in a nearby river.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/chainsaw-man-chapter-123-falling-devil-identity-powers-revealed/

The Griquas skipper was cruelly denied a URC shot at the start of last season with the Lions when a knee injury curtailed his plans.

Source: https://www.news24.com/sport/Rugby/CurrieCup/five-currie-cup-gems-deserving-of-a-shot-in-the-brighter-lights-of-the-urc-20230626

The two were so close that Múspell decided to cruelly burn Hvergel with his flame.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/fire-emblem-heroes-saddest-deaths/

"While I never agreed to, nor accepted the imposition of the barge on South Dorset, I believe it was at least a decent, safe haven for some of those cruelly trafficked across the Channel.

Source: https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/23985970.sadness-voiced-death-man-bibby-stockholm/?ref=rss

“With no real answer as to why our beautiful girl was cruelly taken from us.

Source: https://www.ayradvertiser.com/news/national/24006132.family-shooting-victim-tell-deep-sadness-30th-birthday/?ref=rss