Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
atrocities
noun
/əˈtrɒsɪtiːz/
Definition
Extremely wicked or cruel acts, typically involving physical violence or injury.
Examples
- The war was marked by numerous atrocities committed against civilians.
- Documenting the atrocities of history helps prevent them from happening again.
- Many organizations work tirelessly to expose human rights atrocities around the world.
Meaning
Atrocities refer to acts that are especially brutal or shocking, often committed during times of conflict or war.
Synonyms
- Horrors
- Abominations
- Crimes
- Villainies
- Injustices
