虐心在英文中被称为cruelty。来源是源自拉丁语的crux，意思是“折磨，残酷”。

例句：

The cruelty of the dictator left many people traumatized for life.

Her words were spoken with a cruelty that cut me to the quick.

中文翻译：

独裁者的残酷导致许多人终身受到创伤。

她的言辞充满虐心，让我非常痛心。