crueldeed

noun
UK /ˈkruːəl diːd/
US /ˈkruːəl diːd/

A cruel deed is a mean action that hurts someone on purpose.

Stealing the little boy's lunch money was a cruel deed.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. An act of unnecessary harshness toward an animal.

Leaving the puppy outside in the cold was a cruel deed.

3. A deliberate act of unfairness that causes suffering.

Telling lies to get her in trouble was a cruel deed.

4. A harmful action done without pity or mercy.

The villain's cruel deed made the whole village sad.