Vocabulary
Atrocity
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
ظلم، سنگدلی، انتہائی حماقت
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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As reported in this paper, following the Islamabad imambargah attack the mastermind of the atrocity was traced to Nowshera in KP.
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A collective effort
— 2026-02-27
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The latest atrocity has occurred in Bajaur, where a suicide bomber reportedly belonging to the banned TTP attacked a checkpost in Bajaur on Monday.
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Terrorism spiral
— 2026-02-19
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The results are in front of us in the shape of the Islamabad atrocity.In light of these facts, there is a need for an open discussion on past mistakes.
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Past follies
— 2026-02-11
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Moreover, IS has claimed responsibility for the atrocity in the capital.
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CT cooperation
— 2026-02-10
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FTER every terrorist atrocity, we are left with more questions than answers.
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Islamabad atrocity
— 2026-02-07
Synonyms
act of barbarity, act of savagery, act of brutality, cruelty, act of wickedness, abomination,
Antonyms
agreeableness, pleasantness, delightfulness,
Curator example
“a textbook which detailed war atrocities”
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