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зве́рство — meaning in English

zverstvo

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English meaning

atrocity noun An extremely cruel or brutal act, especially against people.
brutality noun The quality of being savagely violent or cruel.
savagery noun Extreme cruelty or violent, brutal behaviour.

Senses

зве́рство is used for these senses in English:

atrocity (countable) An extremely cruel act; a horrid act of injustice.
brutality The state of being brutal.
savagery (countable) A violent act of cruelty.

brutality — full definition

noun The quality of being savagely violent or cruel.
noun An act of excessive, cruel force, especially by police or authorities.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

жесто́кость злодея́ние свире́пость ди́кость