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atrocity

[ uh-tros-i-tee ]

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noun

plural atrocities.

atrocity

/ əˈ�ٰ�ɒ��ɪ��ɪ /

behaviour or an action that is wicked or ruthless
the fact or quality of being atrocious
usually plural acts of extreme cruelty, esp against prisoners or civilians in wartime

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1525–35; < Latin ��ٰ�ō��, equivalent to ��ٰ�ō��- (stem of ��ٰ�ō�� ) fierce + -�� -ty ²

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The RSF says it attacked the camp but denies committing any atrocities.

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It's been more than 24 hours since the atrocity, and those affected are still struggling to come to terms with what's happened.

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"Without accountability, we risk continuing to watch atrocities unfolding, and the norms designed to protect us all, eroding."

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"His detention is an attempt to silence those who speak out against the atrocities in Gaza. It is also unconstitutional."

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It has said reports of atrocities were fabricated.

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