Atrocidades (en. Atrocities)

/atroθiˈðaðes/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Horrible or very bad events that cause great suffering.
The atrocities committed during the war left a deep mark on society.
Las atrocidades cometidas en la guerra dejaron una huella profunda en la sociedad.
Actions that are considered completely unacceptable by most.
The atrocities that occurred during the conflict were condemned internationally.
Las atrocidades ocurridas durante el conflicto fueron condenadas internacionalmente.
Actions that provoke horror or outrage.
The documentary exposes the atrocities experienced by the victims.
El documental expone las atrocidades vividas por las víctimas.

Etymology

From Latin 'atrocitas', related to the horrifying.

Common Phrases and Expressions

committed atrocities
Cruel acts that have taken place.
atrocidades cometidas
in defense of atrocities
Justifying or trying to minimize cruel actions.
en defensa de las atrocidades

Related Words

atrocious
That is extremely bad or cruel.
atroz
abomination
An act that generates great rejection due to its inhumanity.
abominación

Slang Meanings

Very bad things that happen.
That movie showed many atrocities.
Esa película mostró muchas atrocidades.
A disaster.
The event was a total atrocity.
El evento fue una atrocidad total.