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atrocity Synonyms

Another word for atrocity

Choosing another word for atrocity depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An extremely wicked, brutal, or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or severe human suffering.

Usage Example

"The international tribunal was established to investigate every outrage committed against civilians during the conflict."

Strongest
outrage
Strong
abomination
horror
monstrosity
barbarity
enormity
heinousness

• noun (Context 2)

The quality or state of being extremely cruel, shocking, or wicked.

Usage Example

"Historians were stunned by the sheer cruelty of the regime's policies toward political dissidents."

Strongest
cruelty
brutality
savagery
inhumanity
Strong
barbarism
vileness
wickedness

• noun (Context 3)

Something that is shockingly bad, ugly, or tasteless (used informally as hyperbole).

Usage Example

"Critics called the garish new concrete office block an architectural eyesore that ruined the historic skyline."

Strong
eyesore
monstrosity
travesty
abomination
disaster

Opposites of atrocity

The opposite of atrocity shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

benevolence
humanity
compassion
kindness
masterpiece
clemency
mercy
marvel
See all opposites of atrocity

• Nearby Words

atrocious
atrociously
atrociousness
atrocity
atrophy
attaboy
attach

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Atrocity. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/atrocity
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