-  Cruelty appearing in a dream is an exhortation to rethink one's past life behavior and make an examination of conscience. A dream is also a warning not to take reckless actions on the spur of the moment.
 
-  if you are cruel towards someone  - you will start feeling guilty
 
-  if someone is cruel towards you  - you will be forced to complete a task the consequences of which may prove extremely unpleasant for you.
 
                