虐
cruel; disaster
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesadjective
cruel; brutal; vicious
Describes cruel behavior, policies, or treatment of others.
Animal abuse is against the law.
The tyranny of feudal dynasties brought heavy disasters to the people.
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His cruel behavior was condemned by society.
This harsh punishment method violates the spirit of humanitarianism.
The atrocities of fascists during World War II are unforgivable.
noun
disaster; calamity
literaryUsed in formal written language, especially in classical or literary contexts.
War and famine occurred together year after year, making the people's lives extremely hard.
Ancient documents record many disaster records of natural and man-made calamities.
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This plague became one of the worst disasters in local history.
Alternating floods and droughts have exacerbated the degree of disasters in the region.
The fall of many dynasties in history was accompanied by disasters of internal unrest and foreign aggression.