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The opposite of 'cruel' is 'kind'.

People say 'you have to be cruel to be kind', using a common paradox.

Cruelty is being unpleasant and hurtful to a person, for no apparent reason.

Kindness is being pleasant and helpful to a person, for no apparent reason.

Therefore the opposite of cruelty is kindness.

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