wreedheid

Dutch

Alternative forms

  • vreedheid (obsolete)

Etymology

From wreed (cruel) +‎ -heid.

Pronunciation

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Noun

wreedheid f (plural wreedheden, diminutive wreedheidje n)

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

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