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What is another word for Atrocity? – 148 Atrocity Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    abomination abuse atrocity barbarity brutality carnage cruelty depravity evil heinousness horror inhumanity iniquity malevolence monstrosity outrage savagery villainy wickedness abhorrence detestability enormity flagrancy grievance immorality infamy maleficence malignity nastiness odiousness ruthlessness turpitude viciousness vileness wrongfulness

    Meaning of Atrocity

    The primary meaning of the word "Atrocity" refers to an act of extreme cruelty or violence.

    Definitions

    • An act of extreme cruelty or violence, especially in war or for political purposes
    • A thing that is shockingly cruel or violent

    Etymology of Atrocity

    The word "Atrocity" comes from the Latin "atrocitas", meaning "cruelty" or "brutality", derived from "atrocis", which means "cruel" or "fierce"
    Historically, the term has been used to describe acts of extreme violence or cruelty, often in the context of war, persecution, or other forms of social or political oppression

    Example Uses

    • The international community condemned the atrocity committed by the regime against its own people
    • The atrocity of the crime shocked the nation and led to widespread outrage
    • The documentary exposed the atrocities committed during the war, including massacres and torture

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    humanity kindness benevolence generosity compassion mercy leniency clemency forgiveness mildness gentleness tenderness consideration thoughtfulness altruism philanthropy charity beneficence goodwill benevolence virtue righteousness justice fairness integrity decency morality ethics

    Related Nouns

    cruelty violence abuse torture brutality oppression persecution injustice inhumanity suffering pain agony torment affliction hardship misery wretchedness distress horror outrage scandal shame disgrace infamy notoriety crime offense transgression wrong

    Related Verbs

    torture brutalize oppress persecute abuse mistreat injure harm wound maim mutilate slaughter massacre butcher kill destroy ravage devastate terrorize intimidate threaten coerce force violate exploit manipulate deceive

    Related Adjectives

    cruel brutal vicious savage inhumane barbaric heinous atrocious abhorrent detestable odious hateful malevolent malignant evil wicked nefarious infamous notorious shameful disgraceful iniquitous immoral unethical unjust unfair inexcusable intolerable unacceptable