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atrocity

noun
/əˈtrɑːsəti/

Meaning

an extremely cruel or violent act, often involving physical violence

Example Sentences

The world condemned the atrocity committed against civilians.

Synonyms

crime, brutality, massacre, cruelty

Antonyms

kindness, compassion, benevolence

Collocations

war atrocity, commit atrocity, atrocity against civilians

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