Answer: crueller

AnswerCrossword Clue
CRUELLERMore merciless, on the Mersey
CRUELLERMore hardhearted
CRUELLERMore barbaric, in Brighton
cruellerCRUEL, disposed to inflict pain
cruellerdisposed to inflict pain or suffering devoid of humane feelings a cruel tyrant
cruellerusing or conducive to injury, grief, or pain a cruel joke
cruellerrelieved by leniency cruel punishment