Schrecklichkeit
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʃɹɛklɪçkaɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Schrecklichkeit is a noun meaning A military policy of terrorising an enemy, especially through its civilian population.
Meaning
A military policy of terrorising an enemy, especially through its civilian population.
More Meanings
- A general atmosphere or situation of awfulness or dread.
Example Sentences
1973: I embarked on the quotidian schrecklichkeit of getting up. — Kyril Bonfiglioli, Don't Point That Thing at Me (Penguin 2001, p. 11)
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include terrorization, terror, terrorbombing, terrification, scorched earth, terrorism.
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