atrocity
noun
the quality or state of being atrocious.
atrocities
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pluralof atrocity.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Established in 2002, the ICC prosecutes individuals accused of the gravest atrocities and acts as a last resort when countries do not have adequate legal systems to ensure accountability.
From Barron's β Aug. 11, 2026
Trump officials are also planning to finance at least one organization to research crime and atrocities against minority populations in South Africa.
From Salon β Jul. 21, 2026
The RSF has acknowledged some violations but insists the scale of the atrocities is being exaggerated.
From BBC β Jul. 1, 2026
The pamphlet railed against British atrocities, condemned servile loyalism and confidently projected military recovery.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jun. 29, 2026
Obinze wondered what atrocities those hands had seen.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
