enormity
(i·'nor·mi·tee)
[n.]
1. excessive wickedness.
2. a monstrous offense or evil act, atrocity. (Note: “Enormity” is often used to indicate something of great size—e.g., the enormity of the task—but this is considered an incorrect use of the word.)
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The enormity of the serial killer’s crimes will never be forgotten.
