26984 words

atrocities

3 definitions • 3 examples
1

Examples:

They are on trial for committing atrocities against the civilian population.
2
the fact of something being extremely cruel, violent, or shocking:

Examples:

These people are guilty of acts of appalling atrocity (= cruelty).
3
an extremely cruel act, or the committing of such acts:

Examples:

[ C ] The commission reports that atrocities were committed by all sides during the struggle.

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