ATROCITY Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word atrocity. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ATROCITY
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| brutality | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of extreme cruelty • a brutal barbarous savage act | ||||||||
| barbarity | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane • a brutal barbarous savage act | ||||||||
| cruelty | nounn | |||||||
noun • a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering • feelings of extreme heartlessness • the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance | ||||||||
| horror | nounn | |||||||
noun • intense and profound fear • something that inspires horror; something horrible • intense aversion | ||||||||
| outrage | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a feeling of righteous anger • a wantonly cruel act • a disgraceful event • the act of scandalizing verb • strike with disgust or revulsion • violate the sacred character of a place or language • force (someone) to have sex against their will | ||||||||
| violence | nounn | |||||||
noun • an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists) • the property of being wild or turbulent • a turbulent state resulting in injuries and destruction etc. | ||||||||
| atrociousness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane | ||||||||
| heinousness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane | ||||||||
| abomination | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who is loathsome or disgusting • hate coupled with disgust • an action that is vicious or vile; an action that arouses disgust or abhorrence | ||||||||
| barbarousness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane | ||||||||
| inhumanity | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of lacking compassion or consideration for others • an act of atrocious cruelty | ||||||||
