atrocity
(a-troc-i-ty)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. 1 an exceptionally evil or ruthless or cruel act; 2 the condition or quality of being exceptionally evil or ruthless or cruel.
Example Sentence
Witnesses testified as to the atrocity of the tyrant's regime.
Synonyms
inhumanity; atrociousness; barbarity; barbarousness; heinousness
Antonyms
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atrocity
Rhymes
- atrocity
- ferocity
- monstrosity
- pomposity
- velocity
- viscosity
- animosity
- curiosity
- generosity
- reciprocity
- virtuosity
- religiosity