wreedheid

Dutch

Alternative forms

vreedheid (obsolete)

Etymology

From wreed (“cruel”) +‎ -heid.

Pronunciation

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Noun

wreedheid f (plural wreedheden, diminutive wreedheidje n)

(uncountable) an indifference to suffering or positive pleasure in inflicting suffering; cruelty
(countable) a cruel act

Synonyms

(indifference to suffering): wreedte, gruwzaamheid
(cruel act): wreedte, gruwzaamheid

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