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cruelty The act of being excessively harsh, cruel or uncaring. ■ "He was so mean to his cat, it's a wonder the poor thing didn't run away!"
perpetrated To commit an act of violence or cruelty, typically with the intention of causing harm. ■ "He perpetrated the most heinous crime in the history of this city."
sadistic A person who takes pleasure in inflicting pain or suffering on others, often through means of torture or other forms of cruelty. ■ "I can't believe my boss is a sadistic taskmaster. He makes us do impossible things just for fun!"
vicious adjective:, 1. Of or given to cruelty and violence., 2. Extremely hostile, aggressive or bitter., 3. Very dangerous, especially due to the presence of predators or other hazards. ■ "The vicious cat attacked me without warning!, "He was so vicious during the argument that I had to leave the room., "Don't go into the woods alone, it's too vicious out there.