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באכזריות — meaning in English: Cruelly
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cruelly / viciously
בשבי
bishvi
באכזריות
be'akhzariyut
והפכה
vehafkha
פשרה
pshara
ונבנה
venivne
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neutral
common
Usage
Native Hebrew speakers often use the word באכזריות when discussing actions or behaviors that are particularly harsh or brutal. For instance, one might describe a cruel event in history or comment on someone's unkind treatment of animals. This word is frequently encountered in news articles, literature, and everyday conversations when emphasizing the severity of a situation.
Synonyms & nuances
A synonym for באכזריות is 'רַשָׁעִי' (rasha'yi), which also means 'cruel.' However, באכזריות emphasizes a more extreme level of cruelty, often associated with deliberate and malicious intent. You might choose באכזריות when you want to convey a deeper sense of moral outrage.
Culture
The word באכזריות derives from the root 'אכזר' which means 'cruel' or 'ruthless.' In Israeli culture, discussions of cruelty often evoke strong emotional responses, particularly relating to social justice issues and historical events such as the Holocaust. The word is a poignant reminder of the impact of cruelty in both personal and collective experiences.
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