cruelty
cru.el.ty \'kru:(-*)l-te-, 'kru.(-*)l-\ n [ME cruelte, fr. OF cruelte`, fr. L crudelitat-, crudelit]as, fr. crudelis 1: the quality or state of being cruel 2: a cruel action : inhuman treatment 3: marital conduct held (as in a divorce action) to endanger life or health or to cause mental suffering or fear