Justice beyond borders

Ominous (adjective)

Giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen; threateningly inauspicious. अनिष्टसूचक/अमंगल सूचक

Synonyms: Inauspicious, Jinx, Apocalyptic, Sinister, Predicting Unfortunate

Antonyms: Cheerful, Hopeful, Encouraging, Promising, Auspicious

Example: Because of the ominous music, we knew something bad was about to happen in the movie.

Ramifications (noun)

A complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event./ a change that makes a situation more complicated. असर

Synonyms: Consequence, Result, Outcome, Effect, Upshot, Complicate Development

Antonyms: Cause, Source, Origin, Genesis

Example: When you started dating a married woman, did you not realize a ramification of your actions would be her husband’s hatred?

Arbiter (noun)

A person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter./ a person whose views or actions have influence in a particular sphere. मध्यस्थ

Synonyms: Arbitrator, Mediator, Moderator, Referee, Adjudicator, Middle-Person

Example: An arbiter will help the divorcing couple come to terms on a settlement.

Impunity (noun)

Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action. दण्ड मुक्ति/माफी

Synonyms: Indemnity, Exemption From Punishment, Amnesty, Dispensation, Pardon, Reprieve.

Antonyms: Imprisonment, Punishment, Incarceration

Example: In exchange for her testimony, the accomplice received impunity from prosecution.

Remedy (noun)

Something that corrects or counteracts. सुधार/कष्ट निवारण

Synonyms: Redressal, Treatment, Countermeasure, Solution, Correction, Restorative

Antonyms: Damage, Harm, Hurt, Injure, Worsen

Example: The President's advisor suggested the remedy for the economic problems is a tax cut.

Annexation (noun)

The action of annexing something, especially territory. समामेलन /राज्य-हरण/कब्जा करना

Synonyms: Seizure, Invasion, Conquest, Takeover, Expropriation, Arrogation, Usurping

Antonyms: Detachment, Loss, Subtraction

Example: Because the people in the area enjoy their sense of self-governance, they are rejecting the proposal for annexation.

Belligerent (noun)

Hostile; ready to fight. लड़ाकू/युद्धरत

Synonyms: Hostile, Aggressive, Antagonistic, Bellicose, Truculent, Confrontational, Combative.

Antonyms: Agreeable, Calm, Friendly, Peaceful, Cooperative

Example: While many professional wrestlers may appear belligerent, in reality, most of them are really nice.

Abdication (noun)

Failure to fulfill a responsibility or duty so relinquished. अधिकार त्याग/पदत्याग

Synonyms: Resignation, Stepping Down, Relinquishment, Abjuration, Repudiation

Antonyms: Ascension, Take Over

Example: Since the dictator of that country will not simply abdicate his position, we must go to war to remove him from power.

Subvert (verb)

Undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution). / to attempt to undercut or overthrow a person or group’s authority. नष्ट कर देना/ विकृत करना/उलट देना

Synonyms: Destabilize, Unsettle, Overthrow, Overturn

Antonyms: Encourage, Strengthen, Improve, Uphold

Example: In the movie, the rebels sought to subvert the tribunal’s power and replace the body with a democratic government.

Heinous (adjective)

Very bad or evil. / deserving of hate or contempt. अतिदुष्ट/ जघन्य

Synonyms: Odious, Wicked, Evil, Atrocious, Monstrous, Disgraceful, Abominable, Contemptible, Reprehensible, Despicable

Antonyms: Delightful, Friendly, Good, Kind, Likeable, Lovable, Pleasant

Example: The criminal received the death penalty for his heinous crime.