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Definition of: atrocity
(ə·tros′ə·tē) noun plural ·ties
1. The state or quality of being atrocious.
2. An atrocious deed or act; cruelty or wickedness.
3. Colloq. A bad piece of work; something in very bad taste. [<L atrocitas, -tatis cruelty <atrox. See ATROCIOUS.]
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