man is a wolf to man

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Meaning · English

Humans are often cruel, predatory, and inhumane towards each other.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Con người thường tàn nhẫn, hung ác và vô nhân đạo với nhau

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Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “man is a wolf to man” mean?

Humans are often cruel, predatory, and inhumane towards each other.

Is “man is a wolf to man” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.