Synonyms and antonyms of Cruel, selfish and unkind behaviour or actions in British Thesaurus

cruelty (noun)

behaviour that deliberately causes pain to other people or animals, or that makes them unhappy or upset

evil (noun)

very bad or cruel behaviour

abuse (noun)

cruel, violent, or unfair treatment, especially of someone who does not have the power to prevent it

inhumanity (noun)

extremely cruel behaviour or actions

brutalities (noun)

cruel and violent actions or events

savagery (noun)

behaviour that is cruel and violent

barbarism (noun)

extremely violent and cruel behaviour

atrocity (noun)

a cruel and violent act, often in a war

maltreatment (noun)

violent or cruel behaviour towards a person or animal

bullying (noun)

behaviour that frightens or hurts someone smaller or weaker

acidity (noun)

an unfriendly and cruel quality in written or spoken words

a good/bad turn ()

an action that helps/harms someone

alienation (noun)

the process of making someone dislike you, or not want to help or support you

bestiality (noun)

formal extremely cruel behaviour

cynicism (noun)

the attitude or behaviour of someone who is willing to let other people be harmed in order to get an advantage

despotism (noun)

the use of power in a cruel and unreasonable way

excesses (noun)

formal cruel or violent actions, especially when committed by a government, army, or police force

exploitation (noun)

unfair treatment of someone, or the use of a situation in a way that is wrong, in order to get some benefit for yourself

harassment (noun)

annoying or unpleasant behaviour towards someone that takes place regularly, for example threats, offensive remarks, or physical attacks

injustice (noun)

failure to treat someone fairly and to respect their rights

killer instinct (noun)

the ability to be cruel and not worry about other people, in order to be successful

oppression (noun)

unfair and cruel treatment by a powerful person or government

poison (noun)

words or actions that express the feeling of hating someone

rejection (noun)

a refusal to show someone the love or kindness that they need or expect

sadism (noun)

behaviour in which someone gets pleasure from being cruel to someone else

self-interest (noun)

interest in yourself and how to gain advantages for yourself, often without considering other people

tyranny (noun)

cruel and unfair treatment by someone in a position of power