ATROCITY

A‐troc″i‐ty (�), n.; pl. Atrocities (�). [[F. atrocité, L. atrocitas, fr. atrox, atrocis, cruel.]] 1. 1. Enormous wickedness; extreme heinousness or cruelty.
2. 2. An atrocious or extremely cruel deed.
The atrocities which attend a victory. Macaulay.