Edit the given text by replacing the highlighted words with more appropriate words.
The man was so malevolent, his laugh sounded abrasive
The man was so cruel, his laugh sounded harsh.
Complete the following task based on the instruction and optional input provided.### Instruction:
Edit the given text by replacing the highlighted words with more appropriate words.

### Input:
The man was so malevolent, his laugh sounded abrasive

### Output:
The man was so cruel, his laugh sounded harsh.