0 an extremely cruel, violent, or shocking act: --
These people are guilty of acts of appalling atrocity (= cruelty).
They are on trial for committing atrocities against the civilian population.
1 an extremely cruel act, or the committing of such acts: --
[ C ] The commission reports that atrocities were committed by all sides during the struggle.
NIEUWE WOORDEN
European
May 10, 2021
WOORD VAN DE DAG
Shimmer
atrocity