Be especially cruel to Crossword Clue

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(verb)
1. treat cruelly
2. subject to torture
(noun)
1. extreme mental distress
2. the act of harassing someone

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

ESPECIALLY (adverb)
1. to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
2. in a special manner
CRUEL (adjective)
1. (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

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38. Line on a receipt

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