Vocabulary
Atrocities
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury
Urdu meaning
مظالم، سنگ دلی
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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From Gaza and Ukraine to Sudan and Myanmar, atrocities persist while the mechanisms meant to check them including international courts face political pressure and neglect.
Dawn Editorials —
Rights at risk
— 2026-04-22
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7 ** í HE atrocities inflicted on the Rohingya the world`s `most persecuted community`, according to international J 6 organisations have been recognised as genocide by a number of countries.
Dawn Editorials —
Escaping pain
— 2026-04-16
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Globally, the human rights situation is difficult for India to defend, with a large number of activists even within the country criticising the BJP-led government`s atrocities.
Dawn Editorials —
Silencing Muslims
— 2026-03-27
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IN the wake of the recent wave of terrorist attacks targeting Pakistan, with most of the atrocities linked to violent groups based in Afghanistan, a reaction appeared imminent.
Dawn Editorials —
Afghan strikes
— 2026-02-24
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The full extent of Gaza`s suffering must be highlighted so that the world pledges that never again will such atrocities occur.
Dawn Editorials —
Silencing Palestine
— 2026-02-15
Synonyms
cruelty, abomination, enormity, outrage, horror, monstrosity
Antonyms
goodness, righteousness, virtuousness
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