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getting crueller vs getting cruel

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Getting cruel' is the correct phrase when describing someone becoming more cruel in general. 'Getting crueller' is the correct phrase when comparing someone's level of cruelty to others or to their previous behavior.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 1098 views

getting crueller

This phrase is correct when comparing someone's level of cruelty to others or to their previous behavior.

This phrase is used when describing a person becoming more cruel in comparison to others or to their previous behavior.
  • Author Mandy Lou Dowson April Fools' jokes are getting crueller lol. 4 · April 1 at 5:09am. Remove. Remove. Samantha DiLorenzo Atkinson Not cool, Stephen.
  • Jul 20, 2013 ... But I think it's getting crueller and more unfair Continue reading →. Posted in Choice, Influencing, Reflection | Tagged commenting, comments ...
  • Jul 25, 2013 ... But I think it's getting crueller and more unfair Continue reading →. Posted in Choice, Influencing, Reflection | Tagged commenting, comments ...
  • Apr 7, 2015 ... Republicans are waging a vicious war on poor people and they are only getting crueller by the day. What's next, GOP? Banning the poor from ...

Alternatives:

  • becoming more cruel
  • becoming crueler

getting cruel

This phrase is correct when describing someone becoming more cruel in general.

This phrase is used when describing a person becoming more cruel in general, without comparison to others or to their previous behavior.
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  • Nov 27, 2012 ... ... Kanye is so fascinated by: Winter ends in mid-April in the Attic calendar, giving Kanye a month-long extension on getting Cruel Winter out.
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Alternatives:

  • becoming cruel
  • turning cruel

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