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The correct spelling is cruel.
How to pronounce cruel
/kɹuː(ə)l/
verbIPA: /kɹuː(ə)l/
Say it like: Crue-l
The correct spelling is cruel. To spoil or ruin (one's chance of success) For example: "The supervisor was very cruel to Josh, as he would always give Josh the hardest, most degrading work he could find."
Usage Examples
“The supervisor was very cruel to Josh, as he would always give Josh the hardest, most degrading work he could find.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To spoil or ruin (one's chance of success)
- 2.To violently provoke (a child) in the belief that this will make them more assertive.
adjective
- 1.Intentionally causing or reveling in pain and suffering; merciless, heartless.
- 2.Harsh; severe.
- 3.Cool; awesome; neat.
adverb
- 1.To a great degree; terribly.
noun
- 1.Worsted yarn, slackly twisted, used for embroidery.
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