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atrocity
atrocity /əˈtrɒs.ɪ.ti/ aep /-ˈtrɑː.sɪ.t̬i/ noun [C or U]
► F0 an extremely violent and shocking act: » They're on trial for committing atrocities against the civilian population.» These people are guilty of acts of great atrocity (= cruelty).Thesaurus+: ↑Violent or aggressive , ↑Unkind, cruel and unfeeling , ↑Treating people or animals badly |