The phrase "terrible cruelty" means extremely bad and harsh treatment towards someone or something. It describes actions that are very unkind, painful, and unfair. Full definition
Countless dogs and puppies will be spared terrible cruelty. (animalsaustralia.org)
An estimated 30 million dogs are killed for human consumption each year across Asia in a brutal trade that involves terrible cruelty to animals and often, criminal activity. (hsi.org)
Countless dogs and puppies will be spared terrible cruelty. (animalsaustralia.org)