cruelty
/ˈkruəltɪ; `kruəltɪ/ n
1 [U] ~ (to sb/sth) readiness to cause pain or suffering to others; cruel actions 残暴; 残忍; 残酷
his cruelty to his children 他对自己孩子的虐待
He saw a lot of cruelty in the prison camp. 他在集中营里看到许多惨不忍睹的事.
2 [C usu pl 通常作复数]
cruel act 残暴的举动
the tyrant's infamous cruelties 该暴君可耻的凶残行径.