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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a horrible act" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe an action that is morally reprehensible or extremely unpleasant.
Example: "The community was in shock after learning about the horrible act that took place last night."
Alternatives: "an atrocious deed" or "a despicable action."
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It's a horrible act I committed.
It's a horrible act, but you're fascinated".
"Its destruction was a horrible act, and we should show that we can't be defeated".
"This is a horrible act," Montclair Police Chief David P. Sabagh said at a news conference.
An intimate moment follows an action scene, a horrible act is leavened with comic relief.
About a horrible act of dismemberment, Crumb says: "First I removed your head Janice, it was a textbook dissection.
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But he warned that the industry would be limited in its response to Germanwings 9525 – "a deliberate and horrible act by one of our own" – saying "there is no immunity to mental health issues".
She said that she believed he had killed their children in a "hateful, cruel and horrible" act, describing him as "jealous and possessive".
And, as we sadly know, it doesn't take many angry people to launch a horrible terrorist act.
Is it any wonder that poor, blameless Noah emerges from his boat, gets crazy drunk, and commits a horrible taboo act, literally unspeakable (the story edits out the details).
But I do think when you feel like someone is paying attention and recognizing a horrible, violent act against a loved one, that can give a sense of release and comfort.
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