From the options, given below choose the word which is similar in meaning to :
Atrocity
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Violence
An atrocity is an extremely cruel and wicked act, usually involving physical violence against people, as in war. Its synonym is violence.
Example: The world condemned the atrocities committed against the villagers.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Envy | the unhappy feeling of wanting what someone else has (it is a feeling, not a cruel act) | She looked at her friend's new phone with envy. |
| (2) Violence (answer) | the use of physical force to hurt or kill people or to damage things (an atrocity is cruel violence, so of the four options, violence is the word closest in meaning) | The police acted quickly to stop the violence in the streets. |
| (3) Jealousy | unhappiness or anger because someone has what one wants, or the fear of losing someone's love to another (again a feeling, not an act) | His jealousy spoilt the friendship. |
| (4) Absurdity | the quality of being silly or unreasonable | Everyone laughed at the absurdity of the plan. |