Definition of Atrocity
Atrocity
at·ro·ci·ty
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
An act of extreme cruelty or brutality, especially during war.
e.g. The news report described the atrocity by the invading army.
(noun)
the state or quality of being horrifying or shocking due to its cruelty and wickedness, i.e. the state of being atrocious;
e.g. The atrocity of this action makes it deserving of the highest punishment.
(noun)
in humorous usage, an object or situation that is highly distasteful or unpleasant or shockingly bad;
e.g. The coat was an atrocity made of different fabrics in bright, clashing colors.
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