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ATROCITY

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Atrocity.

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Atrocity - as a noun

The quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
atrociousness15barbarity16barbarousness17heinousness14

An act of atrocious cruelty

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inhumanity18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cruelty12inhuman treatment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The bombing of the hospital was an atrocity against humanity."
"The massacre in the village was described as an atrocity."
"The torture of prisoners is considered an atrocity under international law."
"The genocide of the indigenous people was a major atrocity in the country's history."
"The survivors of the atrocity shared their stories to raise awareness."
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Word Game Points

Is ATROCITY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, atrocity is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ATROCITY has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is ATROCITY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, atrocity is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ATROCITY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is ATROCITY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, atrocity is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ATROCITY has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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