1. Unravelling

Part of speech: Noun
Meaning: The process of something gradually failing or coming apart
Tamil Meaning: சிதைவு, அழிவு / வெளிவருதல்
Malayalam Meaning: ശിഥിലീകരണം, തകർച്ച
Kannada Meaning: ವಿಘಟನೆ, ಕೆಡುಕು
Synonyms: Disintegration, collapse, breakdown, deterioration
Antonyms: Integration, construction, building, consolidation
Usage in Sentence: The unravelling of the investigation revealed serious flaws in the judicial process.

2. Acquittals

Part of speech: Noun
Meaning: Legal decisions that clear defendants of criminal charges
Tamil Meaning: விடுதலை
Malayalam Meaning: കുറ്റവിമുക്തി, മോചനം
Kannada Meaning: ಖುಲಾಸೆ, ದೋಷಮುಕ್ತಿ
Synonyms: Exoneration, discharge, clearance, vindication
Antonyms: Conviction, condemnation, guilty verdict
Usage in Sentence: The acquittals in the case raised questions about investigative competence.

3. Posited

Part of speech: Verb
Meaning: Put forward as fact or the basis for argument / assumed as true
Tamil Meaning: முன்வைத்தது, கருதியது
Malayalam Meaning: അവതരിപ്പിച്ചു, സ്ഥാപിച്ചു
Kannada Meaning: ಮುಂದಿಟ್ಟರು, ಪ್ರತಿಪಾದಿಸಿದರು
Synonyms: Proposed, suggested, hypothesised, theorised
Antonyms: Disproved, refuted, rejected, denied
Usage in Sentence: The investigators posited that the attack was part of a larger conspiracy.

4. Conspiracy

Part of speech: Noun
Meaning: A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful
Tamil Meaning: சதி, இரகசிய திட்டம்
Malayalam Meaning: ഗൂഢാലോചന, ഗൂഢാലോചന
Kannada Meaning: ಪಿತೂರಿ, ಗುಪ್ತ ಸಂಚು
Synonyms: Plot, scheme, collusion
Antonyms: Openness, transparency, honesty
Usage in Sentence: The court examined evidence of a conspiracy to commit heinous acts.

5. Emulating

Part of speech: Verb
Meaning: Copying or imitating something, especially to match or surpass
Tamil Meaning: பின்பற்றுதல்
Malayalam Meaning: അനുകരിക്കുന്നു
Kannada Meaning: ಅನುಸರಿಸುವುದು
Synonyms: Imitating, copying, mimicking
Antonyms: Innovating, originating, leading, pioneering
Usage in Sentence: The extremists were accused of emulating the tactics of international groups.

6. Polarising

Part of speech: Adjective
Meaning: Causing division or creating opposing groups with conflicting opinions
Tamil Meaning: பிளவுபடுத்தும், வேறுபடுத்தும்
Malayalam Meaning: ധ്രുവീകരിക്കുന്ന, വിഭജിക്കുന്ന
Kannada Meaning: ಧ್ರುವೀಕರಿಸುವ, ವಿಭಜಿಸುವ
Synonyms: Divisive, controversial, inflammatory, provocative
Antonyms: Unifying, reconciling, harmonising, bridging
Usage in Sentence: The polarising rhetoric deepened tensions in the region.

7. Transcripts

Part of speech: Noun
Meaning: Written or printed versions of material originally presented in audio or video form
Tamil Meaning: வாய்மொழி பதிவுகள்
Malayalam Meaning: പ്രതിലിപികൾ
Kannada Meaning: ಪ್ರತಿಗಳು
Synonyms: Records, copies, documents, manuscripts
Antonyms: Originals, live recordings
Usage in Sentence: The electronic transcripts of secret meetings formed crucial evidence in the case.

8. Fraught

Part of speech: Adjective
Meaning: Filled with or causing anxiety, tension or difficulty
Tamil Meaning: கவலை நிறைந்த, சிக்கல் நிறைந்த
Malayalam Meaning: പിരിമുറുക്കം നിറഞ്ഞ, ബുദ്ധിമുട്ടുകൾ നിറഞ്ഞ
Kannada Meaning: ಚಿಂತೆಯಿಂದ ತುಂಬಿದ, ತೊಂದರೆಯುಳ್ಳ
Synonyms: Tense, anxious, stressful, troubled
Antonyms: Calm, peaceful, relaxed, smooth
Usage in Sentence: The investigation became politically fraught with serious implications.

9. Pivotal

Part of speech: Adjective
Meaning: Of crucial importance in relation to development
Tamil Meaning: முக்கியமான
Malayalam Meaning: നിർണായകമായ
Kannada Meaning: ನಿರ್ಣಾಯಕ
Synonyms: Crucial, critical, vital, essential
Antonyms: Insignificant, trivial, unimportant, minor
Usage in Sentence: The investigation was a pivotal moment in addressing bias in certain legal cases.

10. Perpetrators

Part of speech: Noun
Meaning: People who carry out harmful, illegal or immoral acts
Tamil Meaning: குற்றவாளிகள்
Malayalam Meaning: കുറ്റവാളികൾ
Kannada Meaning: ಅಪರಾಧಿಗಳು
Synonyms: Offenders, criminals, culprits, wrongdoers
Antonyms: Victims, innocents, law-abiders
Usage in Sentence: The investigation aimed to identify perpetrators regardless of their backgrounds.

11. Unbiased

Part of speech: Adjective
Meaning: Free from prejudice; fair and impartial
Tamil Meaning: பக்கச்சார்பற்ற, நியாயமான
Malayalam Meaning: പക്ഷപാതരഹിതമായ, നിഷ്പക്ഷമായ
Kannada Meaning: ಪಕ್ಷಪಾತವಿಲ್ಲದ, ನ್ಯಾಯಯುತ
Synonyms: Impartial, neutral, fair, objective
Antonyms: Biased, prejudiced, partial, unfair
Usage in Sentence: The unbiased approach of the investigation team was commendable.

12. Falter

Part of speech: Verb
Meaning: Lose strength or momentum; become less effective
Tamil Meaning: தடுமாறுதல், பலவீனமடைதல்
Malayalam Meaning: ഇടറുക, ദുർബലമാകുക
Kannada Meaning: ಮುಗ್ಗರಿಸು, ದುರ್ಬಲಗೊಳ್ಳು
Synonyms: Weaken, stumble, hesitate, waver
Antonyms: Strengthen, proceed, continue, persevere
Usage in Sentence: The investigation began to falter under political pressure.

13. Consolidation

Part of speech: Noun
Meaning: The action of combining things into a single more effective unit
Tamil Meaning: ஒருங்கிணைப்பு, வலுப்படுத்துதல்
Malayalam Meaning: ഏകീകരണം, ശക്തിപ്പെടുത്തൽ
Kannada Meaning: ಏಕೀಕರಣ, ಬಲಪಡಿಸುವಿಕೆ
Synonyms: Unification, strengthening, merger, integration
Antonyms: Division, fragmentation, weakening, separation
Usage in Sentence: The consolidation of political power affected the investigation's direction.

14. Supplementary

Part of speech: Adjective
Meaning: Additional; completing or making an addition to what is already present
Tamil Meaning: கூடுதலான, துணையான
Malayalam Meaning: അധികമായ, സപ്ലിമെന്ററി
Kannada Meaning: ಹೆಚ್ಚುವರಿ, ಪೂರಕ
Synonyms: Additional, extra, complementary, auxiliary
Antonyms: Primary, main, original, basic
Usage in Sentence: The investigation team filed a supplementary charge sheet with new evidence.

15. Allegations

Part of speech: Noun
Meaning: Claims that someone has done something illegal or wrong, without proof
Tamil Meaning: குற்றச்சாட்டுகள்
Malayalam Meaning: ആരോപണങ്ങൾ, കുറ്റപ്പെടുത്തലുകൾ
Kannada Meaning: ಆರೋಪಗಳು, ದೂಷಣೆಗಳು
Synonyms: Accusations, charges, claims, assertions
Antonyms: Exonerations, vindications, clearances
Usage in Sentence: There were serious allegations of pressure on the investigating agency.

16. Lenient

Part of speech: Adjective
Meaning: More merciful or tolerant than expected; not strict
Tamil Meaning: இளகிய, மென்மையான
Malayalam Meaning: സഹിഷ്ണുതയുള്ള, മൃദുവായ
Kannada Meaning: ದಯೆಯುಳ್ಳ, ಸೌಮ್ಯ
Synonyms: Merciful, tolerant, permissive, gentle
Antonyms: Strict, harsh, severe, rigid
Usage in Sentence: Critics accused the investigation agency of being lenient towards certain accused persons.

17. Profound

Part of speech: Adjective
Meaning: Very great or intense; having deep meaning or significance
Tamil Meaning: ஆழமான, பெரிய
Malayalam Meaning: ആഴമേറിയ, തീവ്രമായ
Kannada Meaning: ಆಳವಾದ, ತೀವ್ರವಾದ
Synonyms: Deep, intense, significant, meaningful
Antonyms: Shallow, superficial, trivial, minor
Usage in Sentence: The acquittal left a profound sense of unease about the justice system.

18. Refuting

Part of speech: Verb
Meaning: Proving something to be wrong or false
Tamil Meaning: மறுத்தல், தவறு என்று நிரூபித்தல்
Malayalam Meaning: നിരാകരിക്കുക, തെറ്റെന്ന് തെളിയിക്കുക
Kannada Meaning: ನಿರಾಕರಿಸುವುದು, ತಪ್ಪೆನ್ನುವುದು
Synonyms: Disproving, contradicting, debunking, denying
Antonyms: Confirming, proving, supporting, validating
Usage in Sentence: The judgment was not refuting the existence of crimes but highlighting investigative failures.

19. Indictment

Part of speech: Noun
Meaning: A formal charge or accusation of serious wrongdoing
Tamil Meaning: குற்றச்சாட்டு
Malayalam Meaning: കുറ്റപത്രം
Kannada Meaning: ಆರೋಪ ಪತ್ರ
Synonyms: Accusation, charge, criticism, condemnation
Antonyms: Praise, commendation, vindication, exoneration
Usage in Sentence: The judgment served as an indictment of the prosecution's shoddy methods.

20. Exposed

Part of speech: Verb
Meaning: Revealed the true nature of something; uncovered
Tamil Meaning: வெளிப்படுத்தியது, காட்டியது
Malayalam Meaning: തുറന്നുകാട്ടി, വെളിപ്പെടുത്തി
Kannada Meaning: ಬಹಿರಂಗಪಡಿಸಿದರು, ತೋರಿಸಿದರು
Synonyms: Revealed, uncovered, disclosed, unveiled
Antonyms: Concealed, hidden, covered, protected
Usage in Sentence: The court exposed serious flaws in the evidence collection process.

21. Hostile

Part of speech: Adjective
Meaning: Unfriendly and aggressive; showing opposition
Tamil Meaning: எதிரான, விரோதமான
Malayalam Meaning: ശത്രുതയുള്ള, എതിരായ
Kannada Meaning: ವೈರಿಯಾದ, ಶತ್ರುತ್ವದ
Synonyms: Antagonistic, aggressive, unfriendly, opposed
Antonyms: Friendly, cooperative, supportive, amicable
Usage in Sentence: Key witnesses turned hostile during the trial proceedings.

22. Coercion

Part of speech: Noun
Meaning: The practice of forcing someone to act in a certain way by using pressure or threats
Tamil Meaning: வலுக்கட்டாயம், அழுத்தம்
Malayalam Meaning: നിർബന്ധം, ഭീഷണി
Kannada Meaning: ಬಲವಂತ, ಒತ್ತಡ
Synonyms: Force, pressure, intimidation, compulsion
Antonyms: Persuasion, freedom, choice, voluntariness
Usage in Sentence: Witnesses alleged coercion by investigation officers during questioning.

23. Tampering

Part of speech: Noun
Meaning: Interfering with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorised alterations
Tamil Meaning: தலையீடு, மாற்றுதல்
Malayalam Meaning: കൃത്രിമം, മാറ്റിമറിക്കൽ
Kannada Meaning: ಹಸ್ತಕ್ಷೇಪ, ಬದಲಾವಣೆ
Synonyms: Interference, manipulation, alteration, meddling
Antonyms: Preservation, protection, maintenance, authenticity
Usage in Sentence: The electronic evidence was rejected due to possible tampering.

24. Infiltrating

Part of speech: Verb
Meaning: Entering secretly into an organisation or group
Tamil Meaning: ஊடுருவுதல், உள்ளே நுழைதல்
Malayalam Meaning: നുഴഞ്ഞുകയറുക, രഹസ്യമായി പ്രവേശിക്കുക
Kannada Meaning: ನುಸುಳುವುದು, ಒಳಸೇರುವುದು
Synonyms: Penetrating, entering, permeating, invading
Antonyms: Withdrawing, exiting, departing, evacuating
Usage in Sentence: The officer claimed he was infiltrating the criminal group for intelligence purposes.

25. Purported

Part of speech: Adjective
Meaning: Appearing to be true but not necessarily so; alleged
Tamil Meaning: கூறப்படும், நம்பப்படும்
Malayalam Meaning: അവകാശപ്പെടുന്ന, ആരോപിക്കപ്പെടുന്ന
Kannada Meaning: ಹೇಳಲಾದ, ಆರೋಪಿಸಲಾದ
Synonyms: Alleged, supposed, claimed, reported
Antonyms: Proven, confirmed, verified, established
Usage in Sentence: Her purported role in the attacks became a political asset rather than liability.

26. Fomenting

Part of speech: Verb
Meaning: Instigating or stirring up undesirable or violent sentiment
Tamil Meaning: தூண்டுதல், கிளப்புதல்
Malayalam Meaning: പ്രേരിപ്പിക്കുക, ഉത്തേജിപ്പിക്കുക
Kannada Meaning: ಪ್ರೇರೇಪಿಸುವುದು, ಕೆರಳಿಸುವುದು
Synonyms: Inciting, provoking, stirring, instigating
Antonyms: Calming, pacifying, soothing, appeasing
Usage in Sentence: The politician was accused of fomenting communal violence through inflammatory speeches.

27. Heinous

Part of speech: Adjective
Meaning: Utterly odious or wicked; extremely evil
Tamil Meaning: கொடூரமான, பாவமான
Malayalam Meaning: ഘോരമായ, നിഷ്ഠുരമായ
Kannada Meaning: ಭೀಕರವಾದ, ಕ್ರೂರವಾದ
Synonyms: Atrocious, abominable, evil, wicked
Antonyms: Virtuous, noble, good, righteous
Usage in Sentence: The court condemned the heinous nature of the attacks.

28. Scrupulous

Part of speech: Adjective
Meaning: Diligent, thorough and extremely attentive to details
Tamil Meaning: கவனமான, உன்னிப்பான
Malayalam Meaning: സൂക്ഷ്മതയുള്ള, ശ്രദ്ധാപൂർവ്വമായ
Kannada Meaning: ಎಚ್ಚರಿಕೆಯುಳ್ಳ, ನಿಖರವಾದ
Synonyms: Meticulous, careful, thorough, conscientious
Antonyms: Careless, negligent, sloppy, inattentive
Usage in Sentence: A scrupulous investigation is essential to ensure justice in criminal cases.

29. Testify

Part of speech: Verb
Meaning: Give evidence as a witness in a law court
Tamil Meaning: சாட்சி சொல்லுதல், நிரூபித்தல்
Malayalam Meaning: സാക്ഷ്യം പറയുക, തെളിയിക്കുക
Kannada Meaning: ಸಾಕ್ಷಿ ಹೇಳುವುದು, ಸಾಬೀತುಪಡಿಸುವುದು
Synonyms: Witness, attest, depose, give evidence
Antonyms: Conceal, hide, suppress, withhold
Usage in Sentence: Victims must be encouraged to testify without fear of intimidation.

30. Conviction

Part of speech: Noun
Meaning: A formal declaration by a judge that someone is guilty of a criminal offence
Tamil Meaning: குற்றவாளி என்று தீர்ப்பு
Malayalam Meaning: കുറ്റക്കാരനെന്ന് വിധി
Kannada Meaning: ದೋಷಿಯೆಂದು ತೀರ್ಪು
Synonyms: Guilty verdict, condemnation, belief, certainty
Antonyms: Acquittal, exoneration, doubt, uncertainty
Usage in Sentence: The conviction of the powerful politician sent a strong message about accountability.

31. Scion

Part of speech: Noun
Meaning: A descendant of a notable family
Tamil Meaning: வாரிசு, குடும்ப உறுப்பினர்
Malayalam Meaning: വംശജൻ, കുടുംബാംഗം
Kannada Meaning: ವಂಶಜ, ಕುಟುಂಬದ ಸದಸ್ಯ
Synonyms: Descendant, heir, offspring, progeny
Antonyms: Ancestor, forefather, predecessor
Usage in Sentence: The political scion was finally held accountable for his crimes.

32. Explicit

Part of speech: Adjective
Meaning: Stated clearly and in detail
Tamil Meaning: வெளிப்படையான, தெளிவான
Malayalam Meaning: വ്യക്തമായ, സ്പഷ്ടമായ
Kannada Meaning: ಸ್ಪಷ್ಟವಾದ, ಸ್ಪಷ್ಟವಾಗಿ ಹೇಳಿದ
Synonyms: Clear, definite, specific, unambiguous
Antonyms: Implicit, vague, unclear, ambiguous
Usage in Sentence: The explicit videos were used as evidence in the assault case.

33. Misdemeanours

Part of speech: Noun
Meaning: Minor wrongdoings or offences
Tamil Meaning: சிறு குற்றங்கள், தவறுகள்
Malayalam Meaning: ചെറിയ കുറ്റങ്ങൾ, തെറ്റുകൾ
Kannada Meaning: ಸಣ್ಣ ಅಪರಾಧಗಳು, ತಪ್ಪುಗಳು
Synonyms: Offences, wrongdoings, transgressions, violations
Antonyms: Good deeds, virtues, righteousness
Usage in Sentence: What were termed as misdemeanours were actually serious criminal acts.

34. Strewn

Part of speech: Verb (past participle)
Meaning: Scattered untidily over a surface
Tamil Meaning: சிதறி கிடந்த
Malayalam Meaning: ചിതറിക്കിടക്കുന്ന
Kannada Meaning: ಚದುರಿದ
Synonyms: Scattered, spread, dispersed, littered
Antonyms: Gathered, collected, organised, arranged
Usage in Sentence: The evidence was found strewn across multiple locations in the city.

35. Agony

Part of speech: Noun
Meaning: Extreme physical or mental suffering
Tamil Meaning: வேதனை, துன்பம்
Malayalam Meaning: വേദന, കഷ്ടം
Kannada Meaning: ನೋವು, ಸಂಕಟ
Synonyms: Suffering, pain, torment, anguish
Antonyms: Joy, pleasure, comfort, bliss
Usage in Sentence: The victims' agony was prolonged by the delayed justice process.

36. Alacrity

Part of speech: Noun
Meaning: Brisk and cheerful readiness; eagerness
Tamil Meaning: விரைவு, உற்சாகம்
Malayalam Meaning: തത്പരത, ഉത്സാഹം
Kannada Meaning: ಚುರುಕುತನ, ಉತ್ಸಾಹ
Synonyms: Eagerness, enthusiasm, promptness, willingness
Antonyms: Reluctance, sluggishness, hesitation, apathy
Usage in Sentence: The investigation team worked with alacrity to ensure swift justice.

37. Pleading

Part of speech: Verb
Meaning: Making an emotional appeal
Tamil Meaning: கெஞ்சுதல், வேண்டுதல்
Malayalam Meaning: അപേക്ഷിക്കുക, യാചിക്കുക
Kannada Meaning: ಬೇಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವುದು, ಕೇಳುವುದು
Synonyms: Begging, imploring, beseeching, entreating
Antonyms: Demanding, commanding, ordering, threatening
Usage in Sentence: The victim was seen pleading with her attacker in the video evidence.

38. Rigorous

Part of speech: Adjective
Meaning: Extremely thorough and careful; demanding exact conformity to rules
Tamil Meaning: கடுமையான, கண்டிப்பான
Malayalam Meaning: കർശനമായ, കഠിനമായ
Kannada Meaning: ಕಠಿಣವಾದ, ಕಠಿನ
Synonyms: Strict, severe, demanding, thorough
Antonyms: Lenient, lax, relaxed, easy
Usage in Sentence: The court imposed rigorous imprisonment as punishment for the heinous crime.

39. Clout

Part of speech: Noun
Meaning: Influence or power, especially in politics or business
Tamil Meaning: செல்வாக்கு, அதிகாரம்
Malayalam Meaning: സ്വാധീനം, ശക്തി
Kannada Meaning: ಪ್ರಭಾವ, ಅಧಿಕಾರ
Synonyms: Influence, power, authority, sway
Antonyms: Powerlessness, weakness, insignificance
Usage in Sentence: Politicians with clout often escape justice despite serious charges against them.