atrocity

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /əˈtrɑsəti/

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• Hyphenation: atroc‧i‧ty

Noun

Singular atrocity

Plural atrocities

1. (countable) An atrocity is a very cruel, brutal, and sometimes criminal actions.
   • Antonym: kindness

Related words

• atrocious