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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“The Bush administration found that there really are atrocities, human rights violations, genocide for which there are no other alternatives,” to the international court, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
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 ● 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 ● Jul. 21, 2026
Established in 2002, the ICC prosecutes individuals accused of the gravest atrocities, including war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
It’s hard to know how many Hitler Youth were aware of the atrocities being committed in the concentration camps.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
