Refers to violent, cruel, or outrageous acts or nature. Often used in formal or literary contexts to describe severe wrongdoing.
His violent acts are unforgivable.
We must not forget the many atrocities recorded in history.
incomparably ruthless; diabolical
Compound of 暴 (violence, outburst) and 悪 (evil, bad). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination directly conveys 'violent evil'.