The Hindu Editorial Analysis – 4 July 2025

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Careful curation
Bihar’s electoral roll revision risks excluding short-term migrant voters

Bihar’s ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls by the Election Commission of India (ECI) has drawn criticism from political parties, and rightly so. The enormity of the task, the short duration, and the strict criteria for verification could result in the wrongful exclusion of lakhs of voters. The ECI’s statement that only ordinary residents would qualify for inclusion in the electoral roll has raised concerns, particularly among Opposition parties. Critics argue that it would be difficult for migrant voters — an estimated 20% of Bihar’s voting population — to be present for verification during the window that ends on July 31, and creates a high probability that they could be struck off the rolls. The Representation of the People Act, 1950 states that “A person absenting himself temporarily from his place of ordinary residence shall not by reason thereof cease to be ordinarily resident therein”, and manuals on electoral rolls add that such people will be treated as ordinary residents as long as they possess the ability and intention to return. This means that there must be caution in removing the names of migrants, especially those who are away from their place of residence for a short period.
The issue becomes more complicated with long-term migrants. In Bihar’s case, there is a significant section of the voting-age population, especially males, migrating for work. This becomes evident when parsing voting data from the 2024 general election in the State, revealing a unique electoral dynamic. Bihar is a State where more women turned out to vote than men in absolute numbers (for every 1,000 men there were 1,017.5 women), even though there were more registered male electors on the rolls (for every 1,000 men, there were only 917.5 women). This electoral dynamic was observed in Jharkhand, and to a lesser extent in Himachal Pradesh, but nowhere was the difference starker than in Bihar. There is good reason to believe that many of the absentee male electors were registered in their home constituencies in Bihar but were unable to return on polling day, drastically lowering the overall turnout rate for men. These electors were likely part of a large migrant cohort that included many longer-term migrants.

Murder most foul
Policemen resort to violence to extract ‘confession’ on mere suspicion

Nearly 15 years after the Supreme Court of India described custodial torture and deaths as the most heinous crime committed by men in uniform, brutal third-degree treatment of suspects remains a chilling reality. Emboldened policemen, with contempt for procedure, show no hesitation in resorting to violence, not just within but also outside police stations. In Tamil Nadu, the recent death of a young man, Ajith Kumar, who was detained and tortured by a special police team, in plain clothes, for alleged theft in Sivaganga district, underscores the deeply ingrained authoritarian and intimidating nature of the police force. The impunity with which he was detained, without a formal complaint or the registration of a First Information Report, illustrates just how normalised such disturbing behaviour has become in policing. Under the direction of the Manamadurai Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Ajith Kumar was taken by the team to several secluded spots and subject to lathi blows to force him into confessing to have committed the theft — a woman visiting a temple in Madapuram had asked him to park her car; she later claimed that jewellery in the car was missing. Ajith collapsed under the brutality and the theft remains unproven. Justice S.M. Subramanian of the Madras High Court (Madurai Bench) aptly said, “It is almost police-organised crime... Very crudely, we have to say it is the state killing its own citizen.”
Most victims are from oppressed backgrounds, making them easy targets. In this case, attempts at a cover-up failed due to protests and political outrage. With the custodial murder of a father and son in Sattankulam during the COVID-19 pandemic still fresh in public memory, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin wasted no time in damage control. Seven policemen, including the DSP were suspended; later, five were arrested. The case was transferred to the CBI. Mindful of a political fallout, with the Assembly elections nine months away, Mr. Stalin apologised to the victim’s mother. Solatium was offered, including a cooperative society job to his brother, and a housing plot to the family. Mr. Stalin said that such incidents are “unforgivable” and “unjustifiable” — views he has not aired in suspected custodial death cases in the past four years. However, these measures alone will not bring closure to the families. As directed by the High Court, he must ensure there is action against senior police officers, if their involvement is proven. A fast-track trial is needed. It is time for the law-keepers to fall in line and for such killings to end.

Editorial Vocabulary

1. Criticism
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The expression of disapproval based on perceived faults or mistakes
Tamil Meaning: விமர்சனம்
Malayalam Meaning: വിമര്‍ശനം
Kannada Meaning: ಟೀಕೆ
Synonyms: Censure, reproach, condemnation, fault-finding, disapproval
Antonyms: Praise, commendation, approval, acclaim, endorsement
Example Sentence: The electoral roll revision process faced severe criticism from opposition parties due to its restrictive criteria.

2. Enormity
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The great or extreme scale, seriousness or extent of something
Tamil Meaning: மகத்தான அளவு
Malayalam Meaning: വലിയ അളവ്
Kannada Meaning: ಅಪಾರತೆ
Synonyms: Immensity, magnitude, vastness, gravity, hugeness
Antonyms: Smallness, insignificance, triviality, minuteness
Example Sentence: The enormity of the task of revising electoral rolls for an entire state became apparent when the deadline approached.

3. Inclusion
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The action or state of including or being included within a group or structure
Tamil Meaning: சேர்த்தல்
Malayalam Meaning: ഉൾപ്പെടുത്തൽ
Kannada Meaning: ಸೇರ್ಪಡೆ
Synonyms: Incorporation, addition, involvement, encompassing
Antonyms: Exclusion, omission, rejection, elimination
Example Sentence: The Election Commission's strict criteria for inclusion in electoral rolls may disenfranchise migrant workers.

4. Critics
Part of Speech: Noun (Plural)
Meaning: People who express disapproval or point out faults
Tamil Meaning: விமர்சகர்கள்
Malayalam Meaning: വിമര്‍ശകര്
Kannada Meaning: ಟೀಕಾಕಾರರು
Synonyms: Detractors, censors, fault-finders, reviewers
Antonyms: Supporters, advocates, defenders, admirers
Example Sentence: Critics argue that the short verification window will unfairly exclude legitimate voters.

5. Migrant
Part of Speech: Noun/Adjective
Meaning: A person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work
Tamil Meaning: இடம்பெயர்ந்தவர்
Malayalam Meaning: കുടിയേറ്റക്കാരൻ
Kannada Meaning: ವಲಸೆಗಾರ
Synonyms: Immigrant, emigrant, nomad, wanderer, transient
Antonyms: Resident, native, settler, local
Example Sentence: The state has a significant migrant population that travels to other states for employment opportunities.

6. Intention
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A thing intended; an aim or plan
Tamil Meaning: நோக்கம்
Malayalam Meaning: ഉദ്ദേശ്യം
Kannada Meaning: ಉದ್ದೇಶ
Synonyms: Purpose, aim, goal, objective, plan
Antonyms: Accident, chance, unintentional, spontaneity
Example Sentence: The law recognises that migrants retain their voting rights if they have the intention to return to their home constituency.

7. Residence
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The fact of living in a particular place
Tamil Meaning: குடியிருப்பு
Malayalam Meaning: താമസം
Kannada Meaning: ನಿವಾಸ
Synonyms: Dwelling, home, abode, domicile, habitation
Antonyms: Absence, departure, displacement
Example Sentence: Temporary absence from one's place of residence should not disqualify a person from voting rights.

8. Complicated
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Difficult to understand
Tamil Meaning: சிக்கலான
Malayalam Meaning: സങ്കീര്‍ണ്ണമായ
Kannada Meaning: ಜಟಿಲವಾದ
Synonyms: Complex, intricate, convoluted, involved, difficult
Antonyms: Simple, easy, straightforward, uncomplicated
Example Sentence: The issue becomes more complicated when dealing with long-term migrants who may have established new residences.

9. Evident
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Clearly seen or understood; obvious
Tamil Meaning: தெளிவான
Malayalam Meaning: വ്യക്തമായ
Kannada Meaning: ಸ್ಪಷ್ಟವಾದ
Synonyms: Clear, obvious, apparent, manifest, visible
Antonyms: Hidden, unclear, obscure, ambiguous
Example Sentence: The gender disparity in voting patterns becomes evident when analysing Bihar's electoral data.

10. Parsing
Part of Speech: Verb (Gerund)
Meaning: Analysing data or text to extract meaningful information
Tamil Meaning: பகுப்பாய்வு செய்தல்
Malayalam Meaning: വിശകലനം ചെയ്യൽ
Kannada Meaning: ವಿಶ್ಲೇಷಣೆ
Synonyms: Analysing, examining, dissecting, interpreting
Antonyms: Ignoring, overlooking, combining, synthesising
Example Sentence: Parsing the voting data reveals interesting patterns about migrant voter behaviour in Bihar.

11. Electoral
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Relating to elections or electors
Tamil Meaning: தேர்தல் சார்ந்த
Malayalam Meaning: തിരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പ് സംബന്ധിച്ച
Kannada Meaning: ಚುನಾವಣಾ ಸಂಬಂಧಿ
Synonyms: Election-related, voting, democratic, political
Antonyms: Non-electoral, undemocratic, appointed
Example Sentence: The electoral dynamics in Bihar show unique patterns of gender participation in voting.

12. Starker
Part of Speech: Adjective (Comparative)
Meaning: More severe or bare in appearance; more obvious or clear
Tamil Meaning: மிகவும் தெளிவான
Malayalam Meaning: കൂടുതല്‍ വ്യക്തമായ
Kannada Meaning: ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಸ್ಪಷ್ಟವಾದ
Synonyms: Clearer, more obvious, more pronounced, sharper
Antonyms: Subtler, less obvious, milder, fainter
Example Sentence: The difference in male and female voter turnout was starker in Bihar than in any other state.

13. Absentee
Part of Speech: Noun/Adjective
Meaning: A person who is expected to be present but is not
Tamil Meaning: இல்லாதவர்
Malayalam Meaning: ഹാജരാകാത്തവര്‍
Kannada Meaning: ಗೈರುಹಾಜರಿ
Synonyms: Absent, missing, away, non-attendee
Antonyms: Present, attendee, participant
Example Sentence: Many absentee male electors were registered in Bihar but couldn't return home on polling day.

14. Drastically
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: In a way that is likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect
Tamil Meaning: கடுமையாக
Malayalam Meaning: ഗുരുതരമായി
Kannada Meaning: ತೀವ್ರವಾಗಿ
Synonyms: Severely, extremely, radically, significantly
Antonyms: Slightly, mildly, gradually, minimally
Example Sentence: The absence of migrant workers drastically lowered the overall turnout rate for men in Bihar.

15. Cohort
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A group of people with a shared characteristic
Tamil Meaning: குழு
Malayalam Meaning: സംഘം
Kannada Meaning: ಗುಂಪು
Synonyms: Group, band, company, contingent, set
Antonyms: Individual, singleton, separate entity
Example Sentence: The absentee electors were likely part of a large migrant cohort seeking employment opportunities.

16. Custodial
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Relating to the protective care or guardianship of someone
Tamil Meaning: காவலில்
Malayalam Meaning: കസ്റ്റഡിയിൽ
Kannada Meaning: ಕಸ್ಟಡಿಯಲ್ಲಿ
Synonyms: Protective, guardianship, detention, care
Antonyms: Free, unguarded, released, liberated
Example Sentence: Custodial deaths represent a grave violation of human rights and constitutional principles.

17. Heinous
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Utterly odious or wicked; extremely evil
Tamil Meaning: கொடூரமான
Malayalam Meaning: ഘോരമായ
Kannada Meaning: ಕ್ರೂರವಾದ
Synonyms: Atrocious, abominable, monstrous, vile, despicable
Antonyms: Noble, virtuous, admirable, praiseworthy
Example Sentence: The Supreme Court described custodial torture as the most heinous crime committed by law enforcement.

18. Brutal
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Savagely violent; extremely harsh or unpleasant
Tamil Meaning: கொடூரமான
Malayalam Meaning: ക്രൂരമായ
Kannada Meaning: ಕ್ರೂರವಾದ
Synonyms: Savage, vicious, ruthless, merciless, harsh
Antonyms: Gentle, kind, merciful, compassionate, humane
Example Sentence: The brutal treatment of suspects in police custody continues despite Court guidelines.

19. Third-degree
Part of Speech: Adjective/Noun
Meaning: Intensive interrogation using physical or psychological pressure
Tamil Meaning: கடுமையான விசாரணை
Malayalam Meaning: കഠിനമായ ചോദ്യം ചെയ്യൽ
Kannada Meaning: ಕಠಿಣ ವಿಚಾರಣೆ
Synonyms: Torture, coercion, intimidation, brutal interrogation
Antonyms: Gentle questioning, legal procedure, fair treatment
Example Sentence: The use of third-degree methods during interrogation violates constitutional rights and human dignity.

20. Emboldened
Part of Speech: Adjective (Past Participle)
Meaning: Given confidence or courage to do something
Tamil Meaning: தைரியமூட்டப்பட்ட
Malayalam Meaning: ധൈര്യപ്പെടുത്തിയ
Kannada Meaning: ಧೈರ್ಯಗೊಳಿಸಲಾದ
Synonyms: Encouraged, empowered, strengthened, motivated
Antonyms: Discouraged, intimidated, weakened, deterred
Example Sentence: Emboldened by a culture of impunity, some policemen resort to violence without fear of consequences.

21. Contempt
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The feeling that someone or something is worthless or beneath consideration
Tamil Meaning: அவமதிப்பு
Malayalam Meaning: നിന്ദ
Kannada Meaning: ಅವಮಾನ
Synonyms: Disdain, scorn, disrespect, derision, disregard
Antonyms: Respect, admiration, regard, esteem
Example Sentence: The officers showed contempt for legal procedures by detaining the suspect without proper documentation.

22. Resorting
Part of Speech: Verb (Gerund)
Meaning: Turning to and adopting a course of action, especially an extreme one
Tamil Meaning: உபயோகித்தல்
Malayalam Meaning: അവലംബിക്കൽ
Kannada Meaning: ಆಶ್ರಯಿಸುವುದು
Synonyms: Turning to, adopting, using, employing
Antonyms: Avoiding, rejecting, abandoning, eschewing
Example Sentence: Police officers are increasingly resorting to violence instead of following proper investigative procedures.

23. Detained
Part of Speech: Verb (Past Participle)
Meaning: Kept from proceeding; held in custody
Tamil Meaning: கைது செய்யப்பட்ட
Malayalam Meaning: തടഞ്ഞുവച്ച
Kannada Meaning: ಬಂಧಿಸಲಾದ
Synonyms: Arrested, held, confined, restrained, imprisoned
Antonyms: Released, freed, liberated, discharged
Example Sentence: The citizen was detained by police without any formal complaint being filed against him.

24. Tortured
Part of Speech: Verb (Past Participle)
Meaning: Inflicted severe pain on someone as punishment or to force information
Tamil Meaning: சித்திரவதை செய்யப்பட்ட
Malayalam Meaning: പീഡിപ്പിക്കപ്പെട്ട
Kannada Meaning: ಚಿತ್ರಹಿಂಸೆ ನೀಡಲಾದ
Synonyms: Tormented, brutalised, abused, persecuted
Antonyms: Comforted, healed, protected, cared for
Example Sentence: The young man was tortured by police officers who wanted to extract a confession from him.

25. Alleged
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Said without proof; claimed but not proven
Tamil Meaning: குற்றம் சாட்டப்பட்ட
Malayalam Meaning: ആരോപിക്കപ്പെട്ട
Kannada Meaning: ಆರೋಪಿಸಲಾದ
Synonyms: Supposed, claimed, purported, suspected
Antonyms: Proven, confirmed, established, verified
Example Sentence: The alleged theft remained unproven even after the suspect died in custody.

26. Underscores
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: Emphasises or highlights the importance of something
Tamil Meaning: வலியுறுத்துகிறது
Malayalam Meaning: ഊന്നിപ്പറയുന്നു
Kannada Meaning: ಒತ್ತಿಹೇಳುತ್ತದೆ
Synonyms: Emphasises, highlights, stresses, accentuates
Antonyms: Downplays, minimises, understates, diminishes
Example Sentence: This incident underscores the urgent need for police reform and accountability measures.

27. Ingrained
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Firmly established and difficult to change
Tamil Meaning: ஆழமாக வேரூன்றிய
Malayalam Meaning: ആഴത്തിൽ വേരൂന്നിയ
Kannada Meaning: ಬೇರುಗಳಿಸಿರುವ
Synonyms: Deep-rooted, entrenched, embedded, fixed
Antonyms: Superficial, temporary, changeable, removable
Example Sentence: The authoritarian mindset appears to be deeply ingrained in certain sections of the police force.

28. Authoritarian
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Favouring or enforcing strict obedience to authority
Tamil Meaning: சர்வாதிகாரமிக்க
Malayalam Meaning: സ്വേച്ഛാധിപത്യ
Kannada Meaning: ಸರ್ವಾಧಿಕಾರಿ
Synonyms: Dictatorial, autocratic, tyrannical, oppressive
Antonyms: Democratic, liberal, permissive, tolerant
Example Sentence: The authoritarian approach of some police officers violates the principles of democratic policing.

29. Intimidating
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Having a frightening, overawing or threatening effect
Tamil Meaning: பயமுறுத்தும்
Malayalam Meaning: ഭീതിപ്പെടുത്തുന്ന
Kannada Meaning: ಭಯಪೆಡಿಸುವ
Synonyms: Frightening, threatening, menacing, daunting
Antonyms: Reassuring, comforting, encouraging, welcoming
Example Sentence: The intimidating behaviour of police officers creates fear among citizens rather than trust.

30. Impunity
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Exemption from punishment or freedom from consequences
Tamil Meaning: தண்டனையின்மை
Malayalam Meaning: ശിക്ഷയില്ലായ്മ
Kannada Meaning: ಶಿಕ್ಷೆಯಿಲ್ಲದಿರುವಿಕೆ
Synonyms: Immunity, exemption, freedom, license
Antonyms: Accountability, responsibility, consequences, punishment
Example Sentence: The culture of impunity in police forces enables officers to commit crimes without fear of retribution.

31. Policing
Part of Speech: Noun/Verb (Gerund)
Meaning: The activity of keeping order and enforcing the law
Tamil Meaning: காவல் நடவடிக்கை
Malayalam Meaning: പോലീസിംഗ്
Kannada Meaning: ಪೋಲೀಸಿಂಗ್
Synonyms: Patrol, security, surveillance
Antonyms: Lawlessness, disorder, chaos, anarchy
Example Sentence: Democratic policing requires transparency, accountability and respect for human rights.

32. Secluded
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Not seen or visited by many people; sheltered and private
Tamil Meaning: தனிமையான
Malayalam Meaning: ഒറ്റപ്പെട്ട
Kannada Meaning: ಏಕಾಂತವಾದ
Synonyms: Isolated, remote, hidden, private, solitary
Antonyms: Public, crowded, exposed, open, accessible
Example Sentence: The police team took the suspect to several secluded spots to avoid public scrutiny during the torture.

33. Confessing
Part of Speech: Verb (Gerund)
Meaning: Admitting to wrongdoing or revealing private information
Tamil Meaning: ஒப்புக்கொள்ளுதல்
Malayalam Meaning: ഏറ്റുപറയൽ
Kannada Meaning: ಒಪ್ಪಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವುದು
Synonyms: Admitting, acknowledging, revealing, disclosing
Antonyms: Denying, concealing, hiding, refuting
Example Sentence: The police used brutal methods to force the suspect into confessing to a crime he may not have committed.

34. Collapsed
Part of Speech: Verb (Past Tense)
Meaning: Suddenly fell down or gave way; broke down completely
Tamil Meaning: சரிந்தார்
Malayalam Meaning: വീണുവീണു
Kannada Meaning: ಕುಸಿದು ಬಿದ್ದ
Synonyms: Fell, crumbled, gave way, broke down
Antonyms: Rose, stood, strengthened, recovered
Example Sentence: The player collapsed under the impact of the heavy tackle from the opposition team.

35. Crudely
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: In a rough or unrefined manner; bluntly
Tamil Meaning: கடுமையாக
Malayalam Meaning: പരുക്കനായി
Kannada Meaning: ಒರಟುತನದಿಂದ
Synonyms: Roughly, bluntly, harshly, coarsely
Antonyms: Gently, refined, politely, delicately
Example Sentence: The judge crudely but accurately described the incident as state-sponsored incident.

36. Oppressed
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Subject to harsh and authoritarian treatment
Tamil Meaning: அழுத்தப்பட்ட
Malayalam Meaning: അടിച്ചമർത്തപ്പെട്ട
Kannada Meaning: ದಬ್ಬಾಳಿಕೆಗೊಳಗಾದ
Synonyms: Suppressed, subjugated, persecuted, downtrodden
Antonyms: Liberated, empowered, privileged, free
Example Sentence: Most victims of police brutality come from oppressed communities who lack political voice.

37. Cover-up
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: An attempt to conceal a mistake or crime
Tamil Meaning: மறைப்பு
Malayalam Meaning: മറച്ചുവയ്ക്കൽ
Kannada Meaning: ಮರೆಮಾಚುವಿಕೆ
Synonyms: Concealment, whitewash, suppression, disguise
Antonyms: Exposure, revelation, disclosure, transparency
Example Sentence: The attempted cover-up of the custodial death failed due to public protests and media attention.

38. Outrage
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: An extremely strong reaction of anger
Tamil Meaning: கோபம்
Malayalam Meaning: രോഷം
Kannada Meaning: ಆಕ್ರೋಶ
Synonyms: Anger, fury, indignation, resentment, wrath
Antonyms: Approval, acceptance, calm, peace
Example Sentence: The custodial death sparked widespread public outrage and demands for justice.

39. Pandemic
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A disease prevalent over a whole country or the world
Tamil Meaning: உலகளாவிய தொற்றுநோய்
Malayalam Meaning: മഹാമാരി
Kannada Meaning: ಸಾಂಕ್ರಾಮಿಕ ರೋಗ
Synonyms: Epidemic, outbreak, plague, contagion
Antonyms: Endemic, localised, contained, controlled
Example Sentence: The custodial murders during the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted police brutality issues.

40. Mindful
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Conscious or aware of something; taking care to consider
Tamil Meaning: கவனமாக
Malayalam Meaning: ശ്രദ്ധയുള്ള
Kannada Meaning: ಗಮನಿಸುವ
Synonyms: Aware, conscious, careful, attentive, considerate
Antonyms: Careless, thoughtless, oblivious, inattentive
Example Sentence: The leader was mindful of the political implications of the custodial death case.

41. Fallout
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The adverse results or consequences of a situation
Tamil Meaning: எதிர்மறை விளைவுகள்
Malayalam Meaning: പ്രതികൂല ഫലങ്ങൾ
Kannada Meaning: ಪ್ರತಿಕೂಲ ಪರಿಣಾಮಗಳು
Synonyms: Consequences, aftermath, repercussions, backlash
Antonyms: Benefits, positive outcomes, advantages
Example Sentence: The political fallout from the custodial death could affect the party’s electoral prospects.

42. Solatium
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Compensation given for injured rather than financial loss
Tamil Meaning: ஆறுதல் தொகை
Malayalam Meaning: ആശ്വാസ തുക
Kannada Meaning: ಸಮಾಧಾನ ಹಣ
Synonyms: Compensation, damages, reparation, restitution
Antonyms: Penalty, fine, punishment, loss
Example Sentence: The government offered solatium to the victim's family as compensation for their loss.

43. Unforgivable
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: So bad as to be unable to be forgiven or excused
Tamil Meaning: மன்னிக்க முடியாத
Malayalam Meaning: ക്ഷമിക്കാനാവാത്ത
Kannada Meaning: ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಲಾಗದ
Synonyms: Inexcusable, unpardonable, intolerable, reprehensible
Antonyms: Forgivable, excusable, pardonable, acceptable
Example Sentence: The leader described the custodial death as unforgivable and demanded accountability.

44. Unjustifiable
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Not able to be shown to be right or reasonable
Tamil Meaning: நியாயப்படுத்த முடியாத
Malayalam Meaning: ന്യായീകരിക്കാനാവാത്ത
Kannada Meaning: ನ್ಯಾಯಸಮ್ಮತವಲ್ಲದ
Synonyms: Indefensible, unreasonable, inexcusable, wrong
Antonyms: Justifiable, reasonable, defensible, warranted
Example Sentence: The use of torture to extract confessions is completely unjustifiable in a democratic society.

45. Fast-track
Part of Speech: Adjective/Noun
Meaning: Taking place or progressing more quickly than usual
Tamil Meaning: விரைவு நடைமுறை
Malayalam Meaning: വേഗത്തിലുള്ള
Kannada Meaning: ವೇಗವಾದ
Synonyms: Expedited, accelerated, rapid, quick
Antonyms: Slow, delayed, prolonged, regular
Example Sentence: A fast-track trial is necessary to ensure swift justice in custodial death cases.

46. Law-keepers
Part of Speech: Noun (Compound)
Meaning: People responsible for maintaining law and order
Tamil Meaning: சட்டம் காப்பவர்கள்
Malayalam Meaning: നിയമം പാലിക്കുന്നവർ
Kannada Meaning: ಕಾನೂನು ರಕ್ಷಕರು
Synonyms: Law enforcement, police, officers, authorities
Antonyms: Lawbreakers, criminals, violators
Example Sentence: It is ironic that the law-keepers themselves become lawbreakers in cases of custodial violence.

Idiom of the Day: 4 July 2025

Cry for the moon
Informal

Meaning: To want something that is impossible or unrealistic to achieve

Explanation:
If someone is ‘crying for the moon’, they are asking for something that is too difficult, too expensive or simply not possible. It often implies that the person is being overly idealistic, unrealistic or naive in their expectations.
This idiom reminds us to be practical and not expect miracles.

Example Sentences:
•Expecting a five-star hotel experience in a village homestay is like crying for the moon.
•She wants a promotion, a raise and fewer working hours and she’s crying for the moon.
•Don’t cry for the moon; focus on what you can realistically achieve.

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