atrocity

Phonetic Respelling: [ uh-tros-i-tee ]

Definition:

n. 1 an exceptionally evil or ruthless or cruel act; 2 the condition or quality of being exceptionally evil or ruthless or cruel.

Sentence:

Witnesses testified as to the atrocity of the tyrant's regime.

More example sentences:

Witnesses testified as to the atrocity of the tyrant's regime.

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Synonyms:

inhumanity; atrociousness;barbarity;barbarousness;heinousness

Antonyms:

sweetness

Atrocity rhymes:

• Four Syllable Rhymes
  • ferocity
  • monstrosity
  • pomposity
  • velocity
  • viscosity
• Five Syllable Rhymes
  • animosity
  • curiosity
  • generosity
  • reciprocity
  • virtuosity
• Six Syllable Rhymes
  • religiosity