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atrocities
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an extremely brutal act, especially in war
- After the war ended, several leaders were put on trial for the atrocities they had sanctioned.
- The museum had an exhibit dedicated to the atrocities of war, showcasing the harsh realities many had faced.
- The international community condemned the atrocity, calling for immediate action to bring the perpetrators to justice.
- The survivors recounted the horrors of the atrocity, their voices trembling as they described the events.
- The history book detailed many atrocities committed during the war, each story more harrowing than the last.
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the extreme brutality of an action or behavior
- The atrocity of the massacre left the entire nation in shock and mourning.
- Historians still discuss the atrocity of the events that took place during the war.
- The atrocity of the terrorist attack was condemned by leaders worldwide.
- She could not believe the atrocity of the crimes committed against innocent civilians.
- The documentary highlighted the atrocity of human trafficking and its devastating impact on victims.