Atrocity and Catastrophe

Atrocity

Atrocity noun - The quality of inspiring intense dread or dismay.

Catastrophe and atrocity are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Catastrophe" instead a noun "Atrocity".

Nearby Word: atrocious

Catastrophe

Catastrophe noun - A sudden violent event that brings about great loss or destruction.

Atrocity and catastrophe are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Atrocity" instead a noun "Catastrophe".

Nearby Word: catastrophic

How words are described

great great atrocity great catastrophe
bad bad atrocity bad catastrophe
terrible terrible atrocity terrible catastrophe
horrible horrible atrocity horrible catastrophe
Other adjectives: new, major, impending, greatest, recent.
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