atrocity

noun
UK: /əˈtrɒs.ə.ti/
US: /əˈtrɑː.sə.t̬i/

  1. A very cruel or violent action, often in a war.

    1. The war was full of atrocity. [ ] [ ]
    2. They committed an unspeakable atrocity against innocent civilians during the conflict, leaving a lasting scar on the nation. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something very bad or unpleasant.

    1. The food was an atrocity. [ ] [ ]
    2. The movie was an absolute atrocity, with a nonsensical plot and terrible acting making it unwatchable. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

horror evil crime barbarity outrage

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "atrocity" in English means: A very cruel or violent action, often in a war., Something very bad or unpleasant..

The phonetic transcription of "atrocity" is /əˈtrɒs.ə.ti/ in British English and /əˈtrɑː.sə.t̬i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "atrocity": horror, evil, crime, barbarity, outrage.

Example usage of "atrocity": "The war was full of atrocity.". More examples on the page.