Meaning
An atrocity refers to an extremely wicked or cruel act, often involving physical violence or significant moral outrage, typically committed against individuals or groups, and is frequently associated with war crimes, genocide, or systematic oppression.
💡 The term "atrocity" is often used in contexts that invoke strong emotional responses and moral condemnation; it is important to use it judiciously to maintain the gravity of its implications.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
In
our
ethics
seminar
,
the
professor
asked
us
to
consider
how
societies
respond
when
an
atrocity
is
recorded
in
official
history
.
We
examined
different
accounts
and
debated
how
memory
,
media
,
and
evidence
interact
to
shape
public
understanding
.
One
student
argued
that
acknowledging
past
wrongs
is
a
crucial
step
toward
reconciliation
,
while
others
emphasized
the
practical
challenges
of
reliable
documentation
.
After
class
I
walked
slowly
through
the
campus
,
reflecting
on
how
language
frames
events
and
can
either
clarify
or
obscure
the
truth
.
The
discussion
left
me
resolved
to
read
more
widely
and
to
approach
contentious
topics
with
both
empathy
and
critical
scrutiny
.
Common Phrases
commit an atrocity
an atrocity of war
the atrocity of human rights violations
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