Definition of Atrocity
Atrocity
a·troc·i·ty
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
an action or situation that is extremely cruel or wicked, often shockingly so, especially when involving extreme physical violence;
e.g. The citizens were shocked by the atrocity and the hatred that it expressed.
(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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