cruel practices
[ˈkruːəl ˈpræktɪsɪz]
noun phrase
práticas cruéis
1. actions or methods that cause unnecessary pain, suffering, or harm to others, often deliberately and without compassion
The organization documented cruel practices in the factory where animals were kept in inhumane conditions.
A organização documentou práticas cruéis na fábrica onde os animais eram mantidos em condições desumanas.
2. systematic or habitual behaviors that demonstrate a lack of mercy or kindness
Historical accounts reveal cruel practices were common in medieval prisons.
Relatos históricos revelam que práticas cruéis eram comuns nas prisões medievais.
The term 'cruel practices' is particularly prevalent in discussions of human rights, animal welfare, and historical injustices in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, the phrase is frequently used in legal and humanitarian contexts, especially regarding labor rights and animal protection laws.
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