atrocities

CEFRC2

/əˈtrɑsətiz/

noun

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  1. 01

    noun

    Extremely cruel or violent acts.

Examples

  • How long can the world stand by and watch these atrocities?

  • Many atrocities were committed during the war.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
1
Parts of speech
1

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Question 1 · Quick check

The war crimes tribunal investigated the blank committed during the conflict.

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