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Atrocity
01
an extremely brutal act, especially in war
02
the extreme brutality of an action or behavior
Example
The international community condemned the atrocity, calling for immediate action to bring the perpetrators to justice.
After the war ended, several leaders were put on trial for the atrocities they had sanctioned.
The history book detailed many atrocities committed during the war, each story more harrowing than the last.
The survivors recounted the horrors of the atrocity, their voices trembling as they described the events.
The museum had an exhibit dedicated to the atrocities of war, showcasing the harsh realities many had faced.
