This is the 11648th most frequent Russian word.
жестокое
Cruel.
Here, 'жестокое' is used as an adjective describing the type of treatment, emphasizing the harshness or cruelty of the actions.
Жестокое обращение с животными недопустимо.
Cruel treatment of animals is unacceptable.
In this example, 'жестокая', a form of 'жестокое', describes the fight, indicating its brutality or intensity.
Это была жестокая схватка между соперниками.
It was a fierce fight between rivals.
Here, 'жестокое' is applied to behavior, highlighting the quality of being inhumane or cruel.