cruel vs further

cruel

adv
  • To a great degree; terribly. 

adj
  • Cool; awesome; neat. 

  • Intentionally causing or reveling in pain and suffering; merciless, heartless. 

  • Harsh; severe. 

verb
  • To violently provoke (a child) in the belief that this will make them more assertive. 

  • To spoil or ruin (one's chance of success) 

further

adv
  • To a greater extent or degree. 

  • Beyond what is already stated or is already the case. 

  • Also; in addition; furthermore; moreover. 

  • Following on (from). 

  • To, at or over a greater distance in space, time or other extent. 

verb
  • To help forward; to assist. 

  • To encourage growth; to support progress or growth of something; to promote. 

adj
  • More distant; relatively distant. 

  • More, additional. 

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