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atrocity

UK
/əˈtrɒs.ɪ.ti/
US
/əˈtrɑː.sɪ.ti/

Übersetzungen

atrocitysubstantiv
atrocities
Pl.
UK
/əˈtrɒs.ɪ.ti/
US
/əˈtrɑː.sɪ.ti/
atrocitéSens principal : acte d'une cruauté extrême ; s'emploie aussi pour une chose particulièrement laide ou choquante.
The massacre was an atrocity that shocked the entire world.
Le massacre était une atrocité qui a choqué le monde entier.
Synonyme
horror
outrage
abomination
atrociousness
wickedness
evil deed
crime
injustice
atrocityadjektiv
UK
/əˈtrɒs.ɪ.ti/
US
/əˈtrɑː.sə.ti/
Used attributively, e.g. ‘atrocity crimes’
atroceS'emploie surtout dans un registre soutenu ou journalistique pour qualifier des crimes ou des actes d'une extrême cruauté.
The tribunal focused on atrocity crimes committed during the conflict.
Le tribunal s'est concentré sur des crimes atroces commis pendant le conflit.

Definitionen

atrocitysubstantiv
An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury.
The massacre was an atrocity that shocked the entire world.
A highly unpleasant or distasteful object.
The new building was considered an architectural atrocity by many locals.
The quality or state of being extremely cruel or brutal.
Survivors spoke of the sheer atrocity of the prison camps.
atrocityadjektiv
Attributive: relating to or involving extremely wicked or brutal acts.
The tribunal focused on atrocity crimes committed during the conflict.
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