atrocity

US /əˈtrɑː.sə.t̬i/
UK /əˈtrɑː.sə.t̬i/
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1.

gruweldaad, wreedheid

an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury

:
The war was marked by numerous atrocities committed by both sides.
De oorlog werd gekenmerkt door talloze gruweldaden begaan door beide partijen.
The human rights organization documented the atrocities committed against civilians.
De mensenrechtenorganisatie documenteerde de gruweldaden begaan tegen burgers.
2.

gruwel, afschuwelijkheid

a highly unpleasant or offensive thing

:
The building was an architectural atrocity.
Het gebouw was een architectonische gruwel.
His singing was an absolute atrocity.
Zijn zang was een absolute gruwel.