Atrocity
Pronunciation: /əˈtrɑːsətiː/
Atrocity (noun)
- An extremely cruel act that seriously harms people, often in a way that shocks others.
- A very serious wrongdoing involving large numbers of victims, usually connected with conflict or oppression.
Examples
- The report described extreme cruelty as an atrocity.
- People were shocked by the atrocity committed against civilians.