The Hindu Editorial (Message from Mumbai) – Jan 06, 2022

Purveyors of hate, misogyny and xenophobia have been on a boundless revelry in India, online and offline, with near total impunity and often times with support from politicians and the police. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Message from Mumbai) – Jan 06, 2022.

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hate crime (noun) – any criminal offence that is carried out because of hostility or prejudice based on disability, race, religion, transgender identity or sexual orientation.
mob (noun) – a large, disorganized, and often violent crowd of people.
impunity (noun) – exemption from punishment, freedom from punishment, immunity, indemnity, non-liability; (‘with impunity’ is a phrase meaning ‘unpunished, with no ill consequences, with no ill effects, without being punished, without punishment’).
purveyor (noun) – a person or group who spreads or promotes an idea, view, etc.
misogyny (noun) – prejudice, dislike, hatred (of women).
xenophobia (noun) – Greek phrase meaning fear/hatred of foreigners; racism.
boundless (adjective) – limitless, unlimited, unbounded, unending, unceasing.
revelry (noun) – celebration, partying, festivity, jollification (particularly a noisy one involved with drinking of alcohol excessively).
offline (adjective) – not connected to a computer or the internet.
in the midst of (phrase) – in the middle of.
pervasive (adjective) – extensive, widespread, prevalent, ubiquitous, omnipresent.
apathy (noun) – disregard, lack of interest, indifference, unconcern.
swift (adjective) – prompt, rapid, sudden, immediate, instant, abrupt.
auction (noun) – the process of determining the selling/buying price of something through a competitive bidding process; bidding, deal, bargain.
all is not lost (phrase) – used to express that there is still some chance of success.
contrast (verb) – differ from, be at variance with, be contrary to, conflict with, go against, be at odds with, be in opposition to, disagree with, clash with.
inaction (noun) – inactivity, passivity, negligence, disregard, apathy.
come under (phrasal verb) – be subjected to (an influence/authority).
indeed (adverb) – in fact, actually, undeniably.
limited (adjective) – insubstantial, deficient, inadequate, insufficient, basic.
at the moment (phrase) – currently, now, presently, at present.
promote (verb) – advertise, publicize, popularize.
at a minimum (phrase) – at the very least, to put it mildly.
prosecute (verb) – take to court, bring an action against, accuse, charge.
delicious (adjective) – extremely enjoyable, extremely pleasant, delightful.
irony (noun) – paradox, incongruity, peculiarity; contradiction, a strange/funny situation where things are happening the other way around (than expected).
accuse of (verb) – blame for, hold responsible for, hold accountable for, hold answerable for, condemn for, criticize for, denounce for.
xenophobic (adjective) – prejudiced, intolerant; hyper-nationalist, racist, jingoistic.
stand up for (phrasal verb) – advocate, champion, uphold, defend, stand up for, support.
baffling (adjective) – perplexing, puzzling, bewildering, mystifying.
play a part/role (phrase) – contribute to, be instrumental in, be a factor in.
functionary (noun) – official, office-bearer, office-holder.
throw one’s hands up (phrase) – to express complete hopelessness; to express anger, frustration, vexation.
face (with) (verb) – beset, worry, distress, trouble, bother, confront, burden.
impostor (noun) – trickster, fraudster, cheater, pretender, deceiver, hoaxer, masquerader
incompetence (noun) – inability, lack of ability, incapability, incapacity.
connivance (noun) – collusion; conspiracy, secret plan/understanding.
ominous (adjective) – threatening, menacing, inauspicious, unpromising, unfavourable.
host (verb) – present, organize, arrange.
toxic (adjective) – venomous, virulent, dangerous, destructive, harmful, unsafe, malignant, pernicious.
seek (verb) – ask for, request, appeal, demand.
Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) (noun) – it allows generally for the exchange of evidence and information in criminal and related matters between two or more countries.
Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSCO) (noun) – a unit of the Special Cell, Any State Government Police Department. The IFSO unit of State Government Police functions under the Special Cell and is a specialized unit that handles all complex and sensitive cases of cybercrime.
take over (phrasal verb) – assume control of, take control of, take charge of, take command of.
first information report (FIR) (noun) – a written document prepared by the police when they receive information about the commission of a cognizable offence.
berate (verb) – criticize or scold or yell at someone angrily; condemn, castigate, rebuke, reprimand vehemently.
legislation (noun) – body of laws, acts, rules, regulations, statutes.
address (verb) – tackle, deal with, attend to, try to sort out.
contemporary (adjective) – present-day, current.
cyberspace (noun) – It refers to the virtual computer world, and more specifically, an electronic medium that is used to facilitate online communication.
provision (noun) – clause, (legal) term, stipulation, requirement, condition.
harassment (noun) – persecution, persistent annoyance, coercion/intimidation.
cyber bullying (noun) – the use of technology/internet to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person.
roam (verb) – move about aimlessly & uncontrollably; wander, ramble.
culprit (noun) – offender, wrongdoer, criminal, lawbreaker.
on end (phrase) – continuously; without a break, without interruption.
interim (adjective) – provisional, temporary, intervening, transitional.
measure (noun) – action, step, procedure.
enforce (verb) – impose, implement, execute.
rule of law (phrase) – it is described as “a principle of governance in which all persons, institutions and entities, public and private, including the State itself, are accountable to laws that are publicly promulgated, equally enforced and independently adjudicated, and which are consistent with international human rights norms and standards.
alacrity (noun) – readiness, willingness, swiftness, promptness.
deserve (verb) – warrant, justify, be worthy of.