The Hindu Editorial (Thought police) – May 20, 2025

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The Hindu Editorial (Thought police) – May 20, 2025:

1. thought police (noun) – A group that aims to control what other people think (and their beliefs and opinions). 
2. point to (verb) – indicate; suggest, signal, signify, denote.
3. misuse (noun) – wrong use, abuse, misapplication, mishandling, exploitation.
4. dissent (noun) – opposition, objection, disapproval, disagreement, difference of opinion.
5. unconscionable (adjective) – unethical, immoral, indefensible.
6. first information report (FIR) (noun) – a written document prepared by the police when they receive information  about the commission of a cognizable offence.
7. strategic (adjective) – relating to achieving long-term or overall goals.
8. regime (noun) – government, system, administration.
9. sought past tense of seek (verb) – try, aim, attempt.
10. actor (noun) – participants (in an action).
11. state actor (noun) – a state actor is a person who is acting on behalf of a governmental body.
12. non-state actor (noun) – an individual or organization that has significant political influence
13. empanelment (noun) – the process of selecting or adding someone to a list.
14. briefing (noun) – press conference, meeting, news, report.
15. showcase (verb) – display, exhibit, present, demonstrate, highlight.
16. pluralist (adjective) – relating to or advocating for pluralism.
17. pluralism (noun) – (of people) the practice exists in harmony irrespective of various differences.
18. in contrast with (phrase) – as against; as an alternative to; as opposed to
19. face (verb) – meet, encounter, experience, be confronted by, be faced with, come across, run into.
20. condemn (verb) – criticize, censure, castigate, denounce / decry
21. blind (adjective) – mindless, careless, heedless, insensible, unconcerned, unthinking, negligent.
22. blood lust (noun) – unstoppable desire to kill others.
23. netizen (noun) – a person who uses the internet, especially as a forum, for the expression of views and participation in political society.
24. ceasefire (noun) – a negotiated agreement that will be accompanied by other associated commitments to de-escalate the fighting; a temporary stoppage of war, truce, armistice.
25. truce (noun) – an ad-hoc (temporary/makeshift) arrangement, arrived at by the combatants (fighters), to pause the fighting. Temporary cessation/suspension (of hostilities); A deal to stop fighting for a certain time.
26. cessation of hostilities (phrase) – it means that the combatants are willing to stop fighting and to restrain their forces.
27. scripture (noun) – a sacred writing or book; sacred text.
28. emphasise (verb) – highlight, underscore, underline, stress, call/draw attention to.
29. restraint (noun) – restriction; limitation; control.
30. virtue (noun) – good quality, good point, strong point, advantage, benefit, plus, usefulness.
31. conflict (noun) – war, warfare, armed conflict, military action, armed clash.
32. objectionable (adjective) – condemnable, censurable, lamentable, unjustifiable, discreditable, disgusting, reprehensible.
33. lucid (adjective) – rational; well balanced; sensible; clear-headed.
34. patriotic (adjective) – relating to the feeling of love, devotion, and a sense of attachment to a country; nationalistic, nationalist, country-loving
35. call for (noun) – demand, requirement, appeal; reason/cause.
36. inclusive (adjective) – comprehensive, all-encompassing, all-embracing, without exception, all-inclusive.
37. evince (verb) – reveal, indicate, show, exhibit, give away.
38. understanding (noun) – comprehension, perception, interpretation, discernment, grasp.
39. hub (noun) – centre of activity; core; focal point.
40. distinction (noun) – difference, contrast, dissimilarity, variation, separation.
41. infrastructure (noun) – the basic physical or organisational structure or framework that a country or organization needs in order to function properly. For a whole nation, it includes all the physical systems such as buildings, roads & railways networks, utilities, etc.
42. back (verb) – support, assist, favour, promote, endorse.
43. move (noun) – act, action, activity, step, measure.
44. office-bearer (noun) – a person who holds an office; functionary, office-holder, politician.
45. disparage (verb) – belittle, ridicule, mock, discredit, speak ill of, denigrate.
46. attribute (verb) – ascribe, assign, hold responsible for, pin something on, connect/associate with.
47. malicious (adjective) – evil-intentioned, ill-natured, vengeful, defamatory, hostile.
48. plainly (adverb) – simply, clearly, visibly, apparently, evidently, manifestly, obviously.
49. basis (noun) – reason, ground, justification, footing, rationale.
50. act upon/on (phrasal verb) – to use something as a reason/basis for doing something.

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