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CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the phrase cruel and unusual punishment. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase cruel and unusual punishment. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1barbaric
adjectiveadj
2brutal
adjectiveadj
3harsh
adjectiveadj
4inhumane
adjectiveadj
5merciless
adjectiveadj
6sadistic
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
7savage
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
8severe
adjectiveadj

Best Hypernyms For CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for cruel and unusual punishment, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
penalisation penalization penalty punishment

Alternatives for BARBARIC

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