Synonyms for cruel Found 6 synonyms across 1 meaning for “cruel”. (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering (adj) barbarousbrutalfellroughshodsavagevicious Antonyms for cruel kindgentle Explore Related Words Rhymes with cruelSynonyms for barbarousSynonyms for brutalSynonyms for fellSynonyms for roughshodSynonyms for savage Synonym Finder | Rhyme Finder | Poetry Editor