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A Cruel Kindness
Description
A cruel kindness refers to an act or behavior that appears to be kind or helpful on the surface but turns out to be deviously harmful, callous, or insincere in nature.
Sample Sentences
- He offered to lend her money, but it was just a cruel kindness as he demanded triple the amount back.
- She took care of her friend's pet while they were away, but secretly let it roam outside, showing a cruel kindness.
- The boss complimented her work to her face but later fired her; it was an example of a cruel kindness.
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