A war crime is a serious violation of international humanitarian law committed during armed conflicts. There are several synonyms for war crimes such as atrocity, genocide, crime against humanity, war atrocity, and war-time crime. These synonyms represent the severity of the act and its impact on individuals and communities affected by war. Atrocity implies a cruel and shocking act, while genocide refers to the deliberate killing of a particular ethnic or religious group. Crime against humanity involves acts such as murder, enslavement, or torture, committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack on civilians. The synonyms for war crimes highlight the gravity of such acts and their impact on human rights and justice.