abominations
n. C1 Advanced US //əˌbɑməˈneɪʃənz// UK //ɐbˌɒmɪnˈeɪʃənz// abom·i·na·tions
n. things that are extremely bad, cruel, or wicked. You use this word to describe actions or objects that cause a strong feeling of disgust or horror.
n. things that are extremely wicked, cruel, or offensive to moral or religious sensibilities. Often used to describe specific acts or objects that provoke intense revulsion.
The war brought many horrors and abominations to the region.
Historians often describe the treatment of prisoners as a series of abominations that shocked the international community.
The novel is a harrowing account of the abominations committed during the regime's final years, forcing readers to confront the depths of human cruelty.