atrocities

Meanings

• Noun

  Extreme perversion, wickedness, or cruelty, especially that involving physical violence or injury.

  - "The atrocities committed during war are unimaginable."
  - "The dictator was known for his atrocities against his own people."

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Synonyms

abomination , atrociousness , brutality , heinousness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with atrocities
apologies , atollies , holies

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Variants

List of all variants of atrocities that leads to same result
atrocities , atrocity

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'atrokies', meaning 'outside the law'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'atrocities' was first used in English in the 16th century.

2. The word 'atrocities' comes from the Greek word 'atrokies', which means 'outside the law'.

3. Atrocities have been documented throughout history, from ancient times to the present day.

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Related Concepts

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1. Crime against humanity: A serious violation of human dignity. Atrocities are often considered to be crimes against humanity.

2. Genocide: The deliberate and systematic destruction, in whole or in part, of a national, ethnical, racial or religious group. Atrocities can be a form of genocide.

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Culture

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Atrocities have been documented throughout history, from ancient times to the present day. They have been depicted in literature, art, and film, and have inspired numerous works of fiction and non-fiction. Atrocities can be motivated by various factors, including political ideology, religious belief, and personal vengeance.

How to Memorize "atrocities"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scene of violence and chaos. Visualize the suffering and pain inflicted upon innocent people.
   - Visualize the aftermath of an atrocity, with survivors struggling to cope with their loss and trauma.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'atrocities' with 'evil' or 'wickedness'.
   - Associate the word with images of violence and suffering.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'outside the law' to help remember the meaning of 'atrocities'.
   - Create a mental image of a scene of violence to help remember the word.

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