Associations to the word «Atrocity»

Wiktionary

ATROCITY, noun. (uncountable) The quality or state of being atrocious; enormous wickedness; extreme criminality or cruelty.
ATROCITY, noun. (countable) An extremely cruel act; a horrid act of injustice.

Dictionary definition

ATROCITY, noun. The quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane.
ATROCITY, noun. An act of atrocious cruelty.

Wise words

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