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cruelty vs ferociousness

ferociousness vs cruelty

cruelty and ferociousness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cruelty Yes No No No
ferociousness Yes No No No
As nouns, ferociousness is a hyponym of cruelty; that is, ferociousness is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cruelty:
  • cruelty: the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance
  • ferociousness: the trait of extreme cruelty
Other hyponyms of cruelty include brutality, savagery, viciousness, murderousness.
cruelty (noun) ferociousness (noun)
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering the trait of extreme cruelty
the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance
feelings of extreme heartlessness
Difference between cruelty and ferociousness

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