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Definition atrocity in American English

atrocity noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/əˈtrɑsəti/
1

a cruel and violent act, often in a war

Example

The recent atrocities have been condemned by religious leaders all over the world.

Example

Some of the worst atrocities in the Yugoslav war took place at a farm near Sarajevo.

Synonyms and related words
cruelty evil abuse
Definition atrocity in American English