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theater of cruelty

the·a·ter of cru·el·ty
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [thee-uh-ter, theeuh - uhv, ov kroo-uh l-tee]
    • /ˈθi ə tər, ˈθiə- ʌv, ɒv ˈkru əl ti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [thee-uh-ter, theeuh - uhv, ov kroo-uh l-tee]
    • /ˈθi ə tər, ˈθiə- ʌv, ɒv ˈkru əl ti/

Definition of theater of cruelty words

  • noun theater of cruelty a form of surrealist theater originated by Antonin Artaud and emphasizing the cruelty of human existence by portraying sadistic acts and intense suffering. 1
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Origin of theater of cruelty

First appearance:

before 1950
One of the 5% newest English words
1950-55; translation of French théâtre de la cruauté

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Parts of speech for Theater of cruelty

noun
adjective
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theater of cruelty popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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Synonyms for theater of cruelty

noun theater of cruelty

  • guerrilla theater — the presentation of short propaganda plays or skits, usually on sociopolitical themes, as war or repression, often on the streets or in other nontheater locations.
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