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atrocity
1. n.  The quality or state of being atrocious; enormous wickedness; extreme criminality or cruelty.
2. n.  An extremely cruel act; a horrid act of injustice.

Example Sentences

The initial responsibility for dealing with the atrocity will rest with the train driver.  Politicians and officials were locked in argument yesterday about Britain's preparedness to cope with a terrorist atrocity.

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