No. 11,648 in Russian
жестокое
Cruel.
In a sentence
Жестокое обращение с животными недопустимо.
Cruel treatment of animals is unacceptable.
Here, 'жестокое' is used as an adjective describing the type of treatment, emphasizing the harshness or cruelty of the actions.
Это была жестокая схватка между соперниками.
It was a fierce fight between rivals.
In this example, 'жестокая', a form of 'жестокое', describes the fight, indicating its brutality or intensity.
Жестокое поведение часто имеет глубокие корни в прошлом человека.
Cruel behavior often has deep roots in a person's past.
Here, 'жестокое' is applied to behavior, highlighting the quality of being inhumane or cruel.
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