To express the idea of something being atrocious as an action, you would need to use a verb that conveys the idea of making something bad or unpleasant.
For example, you could use:
* To make something atrocious: "The director made the movie atrocious."
* To do something atrocious: "The war criminal did atrocious things."
* To treat someone atrociously: "The prisoners were treated atrociously."
Let me know if you'd like me to help you find a more specific verb for your particular context!