How to Pronounce Atrocity
Atrocity
ə'trɑsɪti
Syllables:
a·troc·i·ty
Part of speech:
noun
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Definition
An atrocity is a very bad and cruel act that hurts many people.
Examples
- The war caused many atrocities that made people sad and angry.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| war atrocity | collocation | WAR aTROCity | The film exposed a brutal war atrocity. |
| commit an atrocity | collocation | comMIT an aTROCity | They were accused to commit an atrocity during the conflict. |
| atrocity report | collocation | aTROCity rePORT | The atrocity report shocked the international community. |
| document atrocities | collocation | docuMENT aTROCITIES | Journalists work to document atrocities in war zones. |
Fun Fact
Atrocity comes from the Latin 'atrox,' meaning 'cruel' or 'fierce,' originally describing harsh actions before evolving to mean extreme acts of cruelty or violence.
Word Family
noun
atrocity
A very cruel or violent act, especially in a war.
"The war was full of atrocities that shocked the world."
adjective
atrocious
Very bad or unpleasant.
"The food at the restaurant was atrocious and we did not enjoy our meal."
adverb
atrociously
In a very bad or unpleasant way.
"He played the game atrociously and lost quickly."
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