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atrocity

/əˈtrɒs.ɪ.ti/

/əˈtrɑː.sɪ.ti/

atrocitynoun

atrocities

/əˈtrɒs.ɪ.ti/

/əˈtrɑː.sɪ.ti/

Translations

The soldiers were accused of committing atrocities during the war.

Солдат обвинили в совершении зверств во время войны.

The documentary highlighted the atrocities committed against civilians.

Документальный фильм подчеркнул жестокости, совершенные против мирных жителей.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

evil deed

atrocityadjective

/əˈtrɒs.ɪ.ti/

/əˈtrɑː.sə.ti/

Used attributively, e.g. ‘atrocity crimes’

Definitions

Attributive: relating to or involving extremely wicked or brutal acts.

The tribunal focused on atrocity crimes committed during the conflict.