The Hindu Editorial (Defamation as crime) – Feb 20, 2021

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The Hindu Editorial (Defamation as crime) – Feb 20, 2021:

defamation (noun) – character assassination, libel, misrepresentation, vilification, backbiting, abuse, scandalmongering, malicious gossip.
acquittal (noun) – declaration of innocence, clearing, discharge, release, vindication, exoneration.
prosecution (noun) – legal action/trail, court case, legal proceeding, litigation; indictment, accusation, denunciation, charge.
handy (adjective) – useful, convenient, helpful; readily available.
silence (verb) – suppress, stop, muffle.
critic (noun) – reviewer, appraiser, analyst, censurer, attacker, fault-finder.
emblematic (adjective) – symbolic, indicative, token, representative, demonstrative.
far beyond (phrase) – at a point on the other/further side of.
charge (noun) – accusation, allegation, indictment.
defame (verb) – libel, slander, vilify, tarnish, stigmatize, disparage, insult, speak ill of.
preserve (verb) – protect, conserve, continue, maintain, perpetuate, safeguard, uphold.
voice (noun) – power of speech; expression; opinion, view.
speak out (phrasal verb) – express, articulate, communicate, convey, voice (something straightforwardly & publicly).
harassment (noun) – persecution, persistent annoyance, coercion/intimidation.
conviction (noun) – sentence, judgement, verdict.
disastrous (adjective) – terrible/horrible, shocking, unfortunate, ill-fated, detrimental.
consequence (noun) – outcome, ramification, repercussion.
come out with (phrasal verb) – utter, say, speak.
revelation (noun) – disclosure, surprising fact, declaration, utterance, announcement, report.
extent (noun) – degree, scale, level/range, magnitude.
domain (noun) – field, area, realm (of activity).
in silence (phrase) – without speech.
in the face of (phrase) – despite, notwithstanding, regardless of; when confronted with.
bring to the fore (phrase) – to move something forward to a most important position (to make it more visible).
newfound (adjective) – recently established.
be rooted in (verb) – have as an origin; have as a cause.
stellar (adjective) – exceptional, extraordinary, remarkable, outstanding.
reputation (noun) – good name, character, standing, stature, status, position.
accomplished (adjective) – skilful, consummate, proficient, talented, competent, experienced, seasoned, well versed.
testimony (noun) – evidence, proof, attestation/witness, sworn statement.
testify (verb) – give evidence, be a witness, give one’s testimony, attest.
credible (adjective) – acceptable, trustworthy, reliable, dependable; believable, plausible, reasonable.
strenuously (adverb) – determinedly, resolutely, intensely, keenly.
uphold (verb) – confirm, endorse/approve, vindicate/validate.
receptive (adjective) – open-minded, responsive, approachable, amenable, willing to consider new ideas.
public good (phrase) – the benefit, advantage, or well-being of the public.
metropolitan (noun) – a region consisting of a densely populated urban core and its less-populated surrounding territories, sharing industry, infrastructure, and housing.
magistrate (noun) – the judicial officers or civil officers of a state who handle minor legal cases in a specific area like town, district etc.
perspective (noun) – position, stand, angle, approach, way of looking, way of thinking, vantage point, interpretation.
at the cost of (phrase) – by sacrificing/losing/giving up something.
dignity (noun) – self-esteem, self-worth, self-respect, pride/morale.
take note of (phrase) – pay attention, heed, take notice, observe, notice.
the equation (noun) – the situation, the problem, the case.
given (preposition) – considering, taking into consideration, taking into account, in view of, bearing in mind.
result in (verb) – cause, bring on, bring about, call forth, give rise to, produce.
underscore (verb) – call attention to, focus on, underline, accentuate, stress, emphasize.
grievance (noun) – complaint, problem, objection/protest.
decade (noun) – a period of ten years.
sweeping (adjective) – comprehensive, all-inclusive, all-embracing, far-reaching.
open up (phrasal verb) – disclose, reveal, be transparent.
the (dim and) distant past (phrase) – to mention that something happened a very long time ago and so it is difficult to remember.
rake up (phrasal verb) – recollect, remember, revive/remind the memory of.
detriment (noun) – disadvantage, damage, loss.
equality (noun) – fairness, justness, impartiality.
excel (verb) – shine, be very good, be successful.
atmosphere (noun) – conditions, circumstances, climate.
backdrop (noun) – situation, scenario, context.
statute (noun) – act/law, regulation, rule (written & laid down by the legislature).
thanks to (phrase) – as a result of, owing to, due to, because of.
detractor (noun) – critic, fault-finder, censurer.
decriminalise (verb) – make legal, legitimate, validate.
remedy (noun) – solution, answer, antidote/panacea.