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Atrocity
01
an extremely brutal act, especially in war
02
the extreme brutality of an action or behavior
Example
After the war ended, several leaders were put on trial for the atrocities they had sanctioned.
The museum had an exhibit dedicated to the atrocities of war, showcasing the harsh realities many had faced.
Memories of wartime atrocities remained execrations for many survivors.
The villainous dictator suppressed dissent and committed atrocities against his own people.
The barbaric dictator ruthlessly suppressed dissent and committed atrocities against their own people.
