ATROCITY


Meaning of ATROCITY in English

n. (pl. -ies) 1 an extremely wicked or cruel act, esp. one involving physical violence or injury. 2 extreme wickedness.

[ F atrocité or L atrocitas (as ATROCIOUS, -ITY) ]

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