Schrecklichkeit
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The official German policy against civilians was described as Schrecklichkeit — frightfulness.
From Salon • Aug. 19, 2023
But as a hymn of Russian hate against Nazi Schrecklichkeit, the book is understandable.
From Time Magazine Archive
But there was also little doubt that Hitler would go through with the invasion only if, after the Schrecklichkeit, he believed it had a 90% chance of success.
From Time Magazine Archive
That sizzling tract advocates for Germany the kind of Schrecklichkeit the FBI advocated for Capone.�ED.
From Time Magazine Archive
Its methods are a kind of Schrecklichkeit in the animal world.
From Under the Maples by Burroughs, John
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