genocideThe deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular ethnic group or nation.
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The deliberate and systematic extermination of a national, racial, political, or cultural group.
atrocityAn extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury.
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An act of extreme cruelty or wickedness.
HolocaustThe killing of millions of Jews and other people by the Nazis during World War II.
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Destruction or slaughter on a mass scale, especially caused by fire or nuclear war.
massacreAn indiscriminate and brutal slaughter of many people.
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A indiscriminate and brutal slaughter of people.
war crimeAn action carried out during the conduct of a war that violates accepted international rules of war.
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A serious violation of the laws and customs of war giving rise to individual criminal responsibility.