The Hindu Editorial (Wrestling for justice) – June 02, 2023

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The Hindu Editorial (Wrestling for justice) – June 02, 2023:

wrestling (noun) – a sport or contest in which two opponents fight by holding each other and trying to throw or force the other to the ground. Freestyle Wrestling is one of two variants of wrestling that take place at the Olympic games, with the other being Greco-Roman Wrestling. In Freestyle Wrestling, athletes are permitted to grab opponents below the waist and use their legs for both attacking and defensive moves. In Greco-Roman, holding the opponent below the waist or using the legs for any defensive or offensive purpose is strictly prohibited.
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) (noun) – the governing body of wrestling in India.
overhaul (noun) – reorganization, restructuring, rearrangement.
in the wake of (phrase) – as a result of some event, especially an unpleasant one; in the aftermath of, as a consequence of, on account of, because of, owing to.
allegation (noun) – accusation, charge .
harassment (noun) – oppression, victimization, persecution.
stir (noun) – protest; commotion, uproar.
keep alive (phrase) – maintain, continue, carry on with, keep going, prolong.
platitude (noun) – a banal (usual/predictable) remark/statement; overworked saying, hackneyed saying, cliché, banality.
take its course (phrase) – to develop and come to an end naturally.
the fact that (phrase) – used to refer to a specific situation under consideration/discussion.
censure (noun) – condemnation, criticism, disapproval, castigation, rebuke, reprimand, denunciation.
in the face of (phrase) – despite, notwithstanding, regardless of; when confronted with.
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 (noun) – To deal with child ( any person below eighteen years of age) sexual abuse cases, the Government has brought in a special law, namely, The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. The Act has come into force with effect from 14th November, 2012 along with the Rules framed thereunder.
disturbing (adjective) – worrying, disconcerting, distressing, frustrating, upsetting, annoying, discouraging.
probity (noun) – integrity, honesty, uprightness, morality, rectitude, goodness, justice, fairness, equity.
administration (noun) – management, leadership, regulation, authority.
maintain (verb) – say, state, claim, assert.
benign (adjective) – mild, favourable, agreeable, advantageous, beneficial, helpful.
claim (noun) – assertion, declaration, statement.
step back (phrasal verb) – to stop doing something; abstain from something; withdraw, pull back, back off.
unwilling (adjective) – reluctant, disinclined, resisting, opposed, hesitant.
give up (phrasal verb) – stop, cease, discontinue, desist/abstain from, renounce, forgo, abandon.
clamour (noun) – protest, complaint, outcry/commotion.
civil society (noun) – it is the space outside the family, public sector (government & its branches) and private sector (businesses and corporations). It now signifies a wide range of organised and organic groups including non governmental organisations (NGOs), trade unions, social movements, grassroots organisations, online networks and communities, and faith groups.
body (noun) – federation, association, fraternity, group.
International Olympic Committee (IOC) (noun) – Established in on 23 June 1894, the International Olympic Committee is a not-for-profit independent international organisation based in Lausanne, Switzerland. The IOC is at the very heart of world sport, supporting every Olympic Movement stakeholder, promoting Olympism worldwide, and overseeing the regular celebration of the Olympic Games.
United World Wrestling (UWW) (noun) – United World Wrestling (UWW) is the international governing body for the sport of amateur wrestling; its duties include overseeing wrestling at the Olympics.
condemn (verb) – criticize, censure, castigate, denounce, decry, reprimand.
crackdown (noun) – clampdown, getting tough/severe measures, suppression.
in support of (phrase) – in favour of, to the advantage of.
resolve (verb) – decide, determine, take a decision, come to the conclusion.
far from (phrase) – not, not at all; nowhere near, a long way from.
condemnation (noun) – criticism, censure, castigation, denunciation, vilification, disapproval.
patronage (noun) – support, backing, protection.
mobilise (verb) – (of people) bring together for a particular cause.
Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, TADA, 1987 (noun) – An Act to make special provisions for the prevention of, and for coping with, terrorist and disruptive activities and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
the scheme of things (phrase) – in the way things normally/generally happen or arranged to happen (when compared with/related to other things) in a particular situation; a general view of the situation as a whole.
due process (noun) – fair treatment (per established principles & procedures).
trail (noun) – court case, judicial proceedings, legal action.
capacity (noun) – role; competence, ability.
at the helm (phrase) – in charge, in command/control/authority; in the driving seat.
helm (noun) – in charge, in command, in authority, position.
influence (verb) – have an effect on, determine, decide.
perpetrator (noun) – a person who does immoral, harmful and illegal activities; criminal, culprit, wrongdoer, lawbreaker, offender.
zero tolerance (noun) – a complete refusal to accept certain behavior.