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Frontier of progress

India must recognise the northeast’s diversity to tap its potential

That unity in diversity is India’s strength might sound cliché, but it is as true as ever. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while speaking at the Rising North East Investors Summit 2025 last week, cited the diversity of India’s northeastern region to underscore the vast diversity of the country. The northeast is rich in its cultural diversity and natural resources, and its location, topography and complex histories make it a unique space. But its numerous linguistic, tribal and cultural affinities can be a source of conflict within the Indian state. At times, these conflicts can be violent as the one in Manipur, which erupted on May 3, 2023, and is still simmering between the Kuki and Meiti communities. The Modi government and State governments in the region have sought to turn the region into an attractive destination for investors and tourists. The Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh, the Bhupen Hazarika bridge in Assam, the construction of 11,000 kilometres of highways, extensive new rail lines, more airports, the development of waterways on the Brahmaputra and Barak rivers, the expansion of mobile telephony, and a 1,600-km-long Northeast Gas Grid are examples of the new dynamism of the region. The Modi government has built on the initiatives of its predecessor United Progressive Alliance governments.

Mr. Modi has also sought to settle many a conflict in the region in the last decade. The Framework Agreement with the NSCN (Isak-Muivah) in August 2015, although nebulous now, the Bodo Peace Accord and the Bru refugee settlement (both in January 2020), and the rollback of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act from a larger part of the region have been some of the steps signalling the Centre’s intent. The change in perception about the northeast and its green cover has led to a surge in tourism and attracted investments, headlined by the Tata Group’s ₹27,000-crore semiconductor plant coming up in Assam. But the challenges remain. Apart from Manipur, there is the perception in Nagaland that the Centre has lost interest in the peace process. Inter-State border disputes also continue to haunt the region, although Assam has partially resolved its issues with Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya. The investments have increased the demand for power and the focus on hydroelectric projects, most in Arunachal Pradesh, has triggered local protests fearing displacement and environmental damage in a region that is prone to natural disasters. Increased rhetoric by the Bharatiya Janata Party about immigrants from Bangladesh and Myanmar has heightened social tensions. If India has to meaningfully pursue its Act East policy, by integrating the northeast more closely with the east Asian economies, then its policies within the borders and toward the neighbouring countries should be in alignment.

Violent act

Violence against Israelis has no place in efforts to highlight Palestinian cause

The U.S. capital was rocked by the murder of a young couple who served there as Israeli embassy staff. The assailant, who raised slogans to “Free Palestine” following his arrest shortly after the violent act, was named by authorities as Elias Rodriguez. He has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, the murder of foreign officials, causing death with a firearm, and discharging a firearm in a crime of violence. According to reports, his social media accounts have indicated his close involvement with the pro-Palestinian protest movement. The victims, Yaron Lischinsky (30) and Sarah Lynn Milgrim (26), had plans to get married and had warm personal and professional ties with Israel and Palestine, reports noted. U.S. President Donald Trump’s post on the social media platform, Truth Social, said, “These horrible D.C. killings, based obviously on antisemitism, must end, now!” Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was “outraged by the horrifying antisemitic murder”, adding that the deaths were caused by “anti-Israeli incitement”. He also linked the attack to actions by the leaders of the U.K., France and Canada, who had signed a candid joint letter recently, condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza. Mr. Netanyahu has accused them of “emboldening Hamas to continue fighting forever” by calling on Israel to end the war there.

If one thing is clear, it is that the Israel-Gaza conflict has firmly entrenched itself in the public discourse in the U.S., with policy implications as well. Soon after kicking off its second term in office, the Trump administration waded into the issue, controversially and unapologetically, when it began conducting immigration raids across U.S. universities, targeting any foreign student who had participated in protests for human rights in Gaza with detention and deportation. Similarly, Mr. Trump made it clear that he was not pulling his punches when the White House announced recently that it would follow up its drastic funding cuts and other restrictions on top-tier universities – it has accused them of not doing enough to prevent anti-Semitism on their campuses – with a ban on the enrolment of international students at Harvard. Although Harvard has received temporary respite – a block has been issued by a U.S. District Court in its favour – the risk of institutions of graduate learning facing “immediate and irreparable injury” remains high at this time. It is important for the international community to be able to criticise Israel’s brutal war in Gaza and rein in Mr. Netanyahu without being seen as anti-Semitic or supportive of Hamas. But violence against Israelis has no place in the efforts to highlight the plight of the Palestinians.

1. Diversity
Type: [Part of speech: Noun]
Meaning: The state of being diverse; variety
Tamil Meaning: பன்முகத்தன்மை (panmugaththanmai)
Malayalam Meaning: വൈവിധ്യം (vaividhyam)
Kannada Meaning: ವೈವಿಧ್ಯತೆ (vaividhyate)
Synonyms: Variety, multiplicity, heterogeneity, range, assortment
Antonyms: Uniformity, similarity, homogeneity, sameness
Example Sentence: India's diversity in culture and language is both a strength and a challenge for governance.

2. Cliché
Type: [Part of speech: Noun]
Meaning: An overused phrase or opinion that betrays a lack of original thought
Tamil Meaning: பழையபடி சொல்லப்படும் வாக்கியம் (pazhaiyapadi sollappadum vaakkiyam)
Malayalam Meaning: പഴഞ്ചൊല്ല് (pazhancholl)
Kannada Meaning: ಹಳೆಯ ಮಾತು (haleya maatu)
Synonyms: Platitude, commonplace, banality, stereotype
Antonyms: Originality, novelty, innovation, freshness
Example Sentence: Though it may sound like a cliché, unity in diversity remains India's greatest strength.

3. Underscore
Type: [Part of speech: Verb]
Meaning: To emphasize or highlight the importance of something
Tamil Meaning: வலியுறுத்த (valiyuruttha)
Malayalam Meaning: ഊന്നിപ്പറയുക (oonnipparayuka)
Kannada Meaning: ಒತ್ತು ನೀಡು (ottu needu)
Synonyms: Emphasize, highlight, stress, accentuate, reinforce
Antonyms: Downplay, minimize, understate, ignore
Example Sentence: The Prime Minister's speech sought to underscore the northeast's potential for development.

4. Topography
Type: [Part of speech: Noun]
Meaning: The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area
Tamil Meaning: நிலத்தோற்றவியல் (nilatthotrraviyaal)
Malayalam Meaning: ഭൂപ്രകൃതി (bhooprakruthi)
Kannada Meaning: ಭೂಪ್ರಕೃತಿ (bhooprakruthi)
Synonyms: Terrain, landscape, geography, land features
Antonyms: Flatness, uniformity (in geographical context)
Example Sentence: The northeast's unique topography makes it both beautiful and challenging for development.

5. Linguistic
Type: [Part of speech: Adjective]
Meaning: Relating to language or linguistics
Tamil Meaning: மொழியியல் (mozhiyiyal)
Malayalam Meaning: ഭാഷാപരമായ (bhaashaaparamaaya)
Kannada Meaning: ಭಾಷಾವಿಜ್ಞಾನ (bhaashaavijnaana)
Synonyms: Language-related, verbal, philological
Antonyms: Non-verbal, silent, mute
Example Sentence: The linguistic diversity of the northeast includes hundreds of distinct languages and dialects.

6. Affinities
Type: [Part of speech: Noun]
Meaning: Natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.
Tamil Meaning: இயல்பான ஈர்ப்பு (iyalbaana eerpu)
Malayalam Meaning: അടുപ്പം (aduppam)
Kannada Meaning: ಸಾಮೀಪ್ಯ (saamipya)
Synonyms: Connections, similarities, bonds, relationships
Antonyms: Aversions, differences, disconnections, antipathies
Example Sentence: Cultural affinities between communities can either unite or divide them.

7. Conflict
Type: [Part of speech: Noun]
Meaning: A serious disagreement or argument; active hostility
Tamil Meaning: மோதல் (modhal)
Malayalam Meaning: സംഘർഷം (samgharsham)
Kannada Meaning: ಸಂಘರ್ಷ (sangharsha)
Synonyms: Dispute, clash, disagreement, fight, confrontation
Antonyms: Peace, harmony, agreement, cooperation
Example Sentence: The ongoing conflict in Manipur highlights the need for better inter-community dialogue.

8. Erupted
Type: [Part of speech: Verb]
Meaning: Broke out suddenly and violently
Tamil Meaning: வெடித்தது (vedithathu)
Malayalam Meaning: പൊട്ടിപ്പുറപ്പെട്ടു (pottippurappettu)
Kannada Meaning: ಸಿಡಿದು ಹೊರಬಂದಿತು (sididu horabanditu)
Synonyms: Exploded, burst out, flared up, broke out
Antonyms: Subsided, calmed, settled, cooled down
Example Sentence: Violence erupted in Manipur between the Kuki and Meitei communities in May 2023.

9. Simmering
Type: [Part of speech: Verb]
Meaning: Remaining just below the boiling point; showing signs of anger or agitation
Tamil Meaning: மெதுவாக கொதித்தல் (methuvaaga kothitthal)
Malayalam Meaning: പതുക്കെ തിളയ്ക്കൽ (pathukke thilaykkal)
Kannada Meaning: ನಿಧಾನವಾಗಿ ಕುದಿಯುವುದು (nidhaanavaagi kudiyuvudu)
Synonyms: Brewing, smoldering, festering, building up
Antonyms: Cooling, calming, subsiding, resolving
Example Sentence: Tensions are still simmering between the communities despite government interventions.

10. Sought
Type: [Part of speech: Verb]
Meaning: Past tense of seek; tried to find, obtain, or achieve
Tamil Meaning: தேடியது (thediyathu)
Malayalam Meaning: അന്വേഷിച്ചു (anveshichu)
Kannada Meaning: ಹುಡುಕಿದರು (hudukidaru)
Synonyms: Attempted, tried, pursued, endeavored, aimed
Antonyms: Avoided, ignored, abandoned, neglected
Example Sentence: The government has sought to transform the northeast into an investment hub.

11. Dynamism
Type: [Part of speech: Noun]
Meaning: The quality of being characterized by vigorous activity and progress
Tamil Meaning: ஆற்றல் (aatral)
Malayalam Meaning: ചലനാത്മകത (chalanaathmakatha)
Kannada Meaning: ಚೈತನ್ಯ (chaitanya)
Synonyms: Energy, vitality, vigor, drive, enthusiasm
Antonyms: Stagnation, lethargy, inactivity, sluggishness
Example Sentence: The new infrastructure projects reflect the growing dynamism of the northeast region.

12. Predecessor
Type: [Part of speech: Noun]
Meaning: A person who held a job or office before the current holder
Tamil Meaning: முன்னோடி (munnodi)
Malayalam Meaning: മുൻഗാമി (mungaami)
Kannada Meaning: ಪೂರ್ವವರ್ತಿ (poorvavarrthi)
Synonyms: Forerunner, antecedent, previous holder, former occupant
Antonyms: Successor, follower, descendant, heir
Example Sentence: The Modi government has built upon the initiatives of its predecessor UPA governments.

13. Nebulous
Type: [Part of speech: Adjective]
Meaning: In the form of a cloud; hazy, vague, or ill-defined
Tamil Meaning: தெளிவற்ற (thelivaatra)
Malayalam Meaning: അവ്യക്തമായ (avyakthamaaya)
Kannada Meaning: ಅಸ್ಪಷ್ಟವಾದ (aspashtavaada)
Synonyms: Vague, unclear, ambiguous, indefinite, hazy
Antonyms: Clear, definite, precise, specific, concrete
Example Sentence: The Framework Agreement with NSCN remains nebulous after nearly a decade.

14. Rollback
Type: [Part of speech: Noun]
Meaning: A reduction or withdrawal of something
Tamil Meaning: பின்வாங்கல் (pinvaangal)
Malayalam Meaning: പിൻവലിക്കൽ (pinvalikkal)
Kannada Meaning: ಹಿಂತೆಗೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳುವಿಕೆ (hintegedukolluvike)
Synonyms: Withdrawal, reduction, retreat, reversal
Antonyms: Extension, expansion, advancement, implementation
Example Sentence: The rollback of AFSPA from parts of the northeast signals improving security conditions.

15. Intent
Type: [Part of speech: Noun]
Meaning: Intention or purpose
Tamil Meaning: நோக்கம் (nokkam)
Malayalam Meaning: ഉദ്ദേശ്യം (uddheshyam)
Kannada Meaning: ಉದ್ದೇಶ (uddhesha)
Synonyms: Intention, purpose, aim, objective, goal
Antonyms: Accident, chance, randomness, aimlessness
Example Sentence: These steps signal the Centre's intent to bring lasting peace to the region.

16. Perception
Type: [Part of speech: Noun]
Meaning: The way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted
Tamil Meaning: கருத்து (karuthu)
Malayalam Meaning: ധാരണ (dhaarana)
Kannada Meaning: ಅನಿಸಿಕೆ (anisike)
Synonyms: Understanding, viewpoint, opinion, impression, perspective
Antonyms: Reality, fact, misunderstanding, ignorance
Example Sentence: The changing perception about the northeast has attracted more tourists and investors.

17. Surge
Type: [Part of speech: Noun/Verb]
Meaning: A sudden powerful forward or upward movement
Tamil Meaning: திடீர் எழுச்சி (thideer ezhuchi)
Malayalam Meaning: കുതിച്ചുചാട്ടം (kuthichuchaattam)
Kannada Meaning: ಹೆಚ್ಚಳ (hechchala)
Synonyms: Increase, rise, growth, boost, upsurge
Antonyms: Decline, decrease, drop, fall, reduction
Example Sentence: There has been a surge in tourism to the northeast in recent years.

18. Disputes
Type: [Part of speech: Noun]
Meaning: Disagreements or arguments
Tamil Meaning: சர்ச்சைகள் (sarchaikal)
Malayalam Meaning: തർക്കങ്ങൾ (tharkkangal)
Kannada Meaning: ವಿವಾದಗಳು (vivaadagalu)
Synonyms: Conflicts, disagreements, arguments, quarrels
Antonyms: Agreements, settlements, resolutions, harmony
Example Sentence: Inter-state border disputes continue to be a challenge in the northeast region.

19. Haunt
Type: [Part of speech: Verb]
Meaning: To trouble or disturb persistently
Tamil Meaning: தொடர்ந்து துன்புறுத்துதல் (thodarnthu thunburuthutal)
Malayalam Meaning: വേട്ടയാടൽ (vettayaadal)
Kannada Meaning: ಕಾಡುವುದು (kaaduvudu)
Synonyms: Plague, trouble, disturb, torment, bother
Antonyms: Comfort, soothe, help, assist, support
Example Sentence: Border disputes continue to haunt the peaceful development of the region.

20. Resolved
Type: [Part of speech: Verb]
Meaning: Settled or found a solution to a problem
Tamil Meaning: தீர்க்கப்பட்டது (theerkkappattadhu)
Malayalam Meaning: പരിഹരിച്ചു (pariharicchu)
Kannada Meaning: ಪರಿಹರಿಸಿದೆ (pariharaside)
Synonyms: Settled, solved, fixed, determined, concluded
Antonyms: Complicated, worsened, confused, unsettled
Example Sentence: Assam has partially resolved its border issues with neighboring states.

21. Triggered
Type: [Part of speech: Verb]
Meaning: Caused something to happen
Tamil Meaning: தூண்டியது (thoondiyathu)
Malayalam Meaning: പ്രേരിപ്പിച്ചു (prerippicchu)
Kannada Meaning: ಪ್ರೇರೇಪಿಸಿದೆ (prerepside)
Synonyms: Caused, initiated, sparked, provoked, activated
Antonyms: Prevented, stopped, suppressed, inhibited
Example Sentence: The hydroelectric projects have triggered protests among local communities.

22. Displacement
Type: [Part of speech: Noun]
Meaning: The action of moving someone or something from its position
Tamil Meaning: இடப்பெயர்வு (idappeyarvu)
Malayalam Meaning: സ്ഥലംമാറ്റം (sthalammaattam)
Kannada Meaning: ಸ್ಥಳಾಂತರ (sthalaantara)
Synonyms: Relocation, removal, evacuation, shifting
Antonyms: Settlement, establishment, placement, positioning
Example Sentence: Local communities fear displacement due to large infrastructure projects.

23. Prone
Type: [Part of speech: Adjective]
Meaning: Likely to suffer from, do, or experience something unpleasant
Tamil Meaning: ஆபத்துக்கு உள்ளாகக்கூடிய (aapatthukku ullaagatkundiya)
Malayalam Meaning: സാധ്യതയുള്ള (saadhyathayulla)
Kannada Meaning: ಒಳಗಾಗುವ (olagaaguva)
Synonyms: Susceptible, liable, inclined, vulnerable, disposed
Antonyms: Resistant, immune, protected, secure
Example Sentence: The northeast is prone to natural disasters like earthquakes and floods.

24. Rhetoric
Type: [Part of speech: Noun]
Meaning: Language designed to have a persuasive or impressive effect
Tamil Meaning: பேச்சுக்கலை (pechu kalai)
Malayalam Meaning: വാക്ചാതുര്യം (vaakchaaturyam)
Kannada Meaning: ವಾಗ್ಮಿತೆ (vaagmite)
Synonyms: Oratory, eloquence, discourse, speech, language
Antonyms: Plain speech, simplicity, directness, honesty
Example Sentence: Political rhetoric about immigration has heightened social tensions in the region.

25. Immigrants
Type: [Part of speech: Noun]
Meaning: People who come to live permanently in a foreign country
Tamil Meaning: புலம்பெயர்ந்தோர் (pulampeyarnthor)
Malayalam Meaning: കുടിയേറ്റക്കാർ (kudiyettakkar)
Kannada Meaning: ವಲಸೆಗಾರರು (valasegaararu)
Synonyms: Migrants, settlers, newcomers, emigrants
Antonyms: Natives, locals, indigenous people, citizens
Example Sentence: The debate over immigrants from Bangladesh has created political tensions.

26. Heightened
Type: [Part of speech: Verb]
Meaning: Made or became more intense
Tamil Meaning: அதிகரித்தது (athikaritthathu)
Malayalam Meaning: വർദ്ധിപ്പിച്ചു (vardhippicchu)
Kannada Meaning: ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸಿದೆ (hechchside)
Synonyms: Intensified, increased, amplified, escalated
Antonyms: Reduced, diminished, lessened, decreased
Example Sentence: Political rhetoric has heightened tensions between different communities.

27. Pursue
Type: [Part of speech: Verb]
Meaning: Follow or chase; continue with an activity
Tamil Meaning: தொடர்தல் (thodartal)
Malayalam Meaning: പിന്തുടരുക (pinthudaruka)
Kannada Meaning: ಅನುಸರಿಸು (anusarisu)
Synonyms: Follow, chase, seek, continue, carry on
Antonyms: Abandon, give up, stop, cease, quit
Example Sentence: India must meaningfully pursue its Act East policy for regional integration.

28. Alignment
Type: [Part of speech: Noun]
Meaning: Arrangement in a straight line; agreement or cooperation
Tamil Meaning: ஒழுங்கமைப்பு (ozhungamaippu)
Malayalam Meaning: വിന്യാസം (vinyaasam)
Kannada Meaning: ಜೋಡಣೆ (jodane)
Synonyms: Agreement, coordination, harmony, arrangement
Antonyms: Misalignment, disagreement, discord, conflict
Example Sentence: Domestic and foreign policies should be in alignment for effective governance.

29. Rocked
Type: [Part of speech: Verb]
Meaning: Shaken or disturbed greatly
Tamil Meaning: அதிர்ச்சிக்குள்ளாக்கியது (athirchikullakkiyathu)
Malayalam Meaning: കുലുക്കി (kulukki)
Kannada Meaning: ಅಲುಗಾಡಿಸಿತು (alugaadisitu)
Synonyms: Shaken, shocked, disturbed, jolted, stunned
Antonyms: Calmed, stabilized, settled, soothed
Example Sentence: The U.S. capital was rocked by the violent attack on Israeli embassy staff.

30. Assailant
Type: [Part of speech: Noun]
Meaning: A person who attacks another
Tamil Meaning: தாக்குபவர் (thaakkupavar)
Malayalam Meaning: ആക്രമണകാരി (aakramanakaari)
Kannada Meaning: ಆಕ್ರಮಣಕಾರ (aakramanakara)
Synonyms: Attacker, aggressor, perpetrator, assaulter
Antonyms: Defender, protector, victim, guardian
Example Sentence: The assailant was quickly apprehended after the violent incident.

31. Discharging
Type: [Part of speech: Verb]
Meaning: Firing a gun; releasing or letting out
Tamil Meaning: சுடுதல் (suduthal)
Malayalam Meaning: വെടിവയ്ക്കൽ (vedivaykkal)
Kannada Meaning: ಗುಂಡು ಹಾರಿಸುವುದು (gundu haarisuvudu)
Synonyms: Firing, shooting, releasing, emitting
Antonyms: Loading, charging, holding, restraining
Example Sentence: He has been charged with discharging a firearm in a crime of violence.

32. Antisemitism
Type: [Part of speech: Noun]
Meaning: Hostility to or prejudice against Jewish people
Tamil Meaning: யூத எதிர்ப்பு (yoodha ethirppu)
Malayalam Meaning: യഹൂദവിരോധം (yahooda virodham)
Kannada Meaning: ಯಹೂದಿ ವಿರೋಧ (yahoodi virodha)
Synonyms: Anti-Jewish sentiment, prejudice, discrimination
Antonyms: Tolerance, acceptance, inclusion, respect
Example Sentence: President Trump called the killings an act of antisemitism that must end.

33. Outraged
Type: [Part of speech: Adjective/Verb]
Meaning: Feeling or expressing anger and shock
Tamil Meaning: கோபமுற்ற (kopamutra)
Malayalam Meaning: രോഷാകുലനായ (roshakulanaaya)
Kannada Meaning: ಕೋಪಗೊಂಡ (kopagonda)
Synonyms: Furious, enraged, incensed, indignant, angry
Antonyms: Calm, pleased, satisfied, composed
Example Sentence: Netanyahu said he was outraged by the horrifying antisemitic murder.

34. Horrifying
Type: [Part of speech: Adjective]
Meaning: Causing horror; extremely shocking
Tamil Meaning: பயங்கரமான (payangkaramana)
Malayalam Meaning: ഭയാനകമായ (bhayaanakamaaya)
Kannada Meaning: ಭಯಾನಕ (bhayaanaka)
Synonyms: Terrifying, shocking, appalling, dreadful, ghastly
Antonyms: Pleasant, comforting, reassuring, delightful
Example Sentence: The horrifying attack shocked the diplomatic community.

35. Incitement
Type: [Part of speech: Noun]
Meaning: The action of encouraging someone to act in a violent way
Tamil Meaning: தூண்டுதல் (thoondutal)
Malayalam Meaning: പ്രേരണ (prerana)
Kannada Meaning: ಪ್ರೇರಣೆ (prerane)
Synonyms: Provocation, instigation, encouragement, agitation
Antonyms: Deterrence, discouragement, pacification, calming
Example Sentence: Netanyahu blamed the deaths on anti-Israeli incitement.

36. Candid
Type: [Part of speech: Adjective]
Meaning: Truthful and straightforward; frank
Tamil Meaning: நேர்மையான (nermaiyana)
Malayalam Meaning: നിഷ്കളങ്കമായ (nishkalangamaaya)
Kannada Meaning: ನಿಷ್ಠುರ (nishttura)
Synonyms: Honest, frank, direct, straightforward, open
Antonyms: Dishonest, evasive, deceptive, indirect
Example Sentence: The three leaders signed a candid joint letter condemning Israel's actions.

37. Condemning
Type: [Part of speech: Verb]
Meaning: Expressing disapproval or censure
Tamil Meaning: கண்டித்தல் (kandithal)
Malayalam Meaning: അപലപിക്കൽ (alapikkal)
Kannada Meaning: ಖಂಡಿಸುವುದು (khandisuvudu)
Synonyms: Criticizing, censuring, denouncing, disapproving
Antonyms: Praising, commending, approving, endorsing
Example Sentence: World leaders are condemning the violence against civilians.

38. Accused
Type: [Part of speech: Verb]
Meaning: Claimed that someone has done something wrong
Tamil Meaning: குற்றம் சாட்டியது (kutram saattiyathu)
Malayalam Meaning: കുറ്റപ്പെടുത്തി (kuttappeduthi)
Kannada Meaning: ಆರೋಪಿಸಿದರು (aaropiisidaru)
Synonyms: Blamed, charged, alleged, indicted
Antonyms: Defended, exonerated, praised, supported
Example Sentence: Netanyahu accused the Western leaders of emboldening Hamas.

39. Emboldening
Type: [Part of speech: Verb]
Meaning: Giving courage or confidence to someone
Tamil Meaning: தைரியம் அளித்தல் (thairiyam alitthal)
Malayalam Meaning: ധൈര്യപ്പെടുത്തൽ (dhairyappeduthal)
Kannada Meaning: ಧೈರ್ಯ ತುಂಬುವುದು (dhairya tumbuvudu)
Synonyms: Encouraging, inspiring, motivating, strengthening
Antonyms: Discouraging, deterring, intimidating, weakening
Example Sentence: Critics argue that certain policies are emboldening extremist groups.

40. Calling on
Type: [Part of speech: Phrasal verb]
Meaning: Formally asking or demanding
Tamil Meaning: கோருதல் (koruthal)
Malayalam Meaning: ആഹ്വാനം ചെയ്യൽ (aahvaanam cheyyal)
Kannada Meaning: ಕರೆ ಮಾಡುವುದು (kare maaduvudu)
Synonyms: Requesting, demanding, urging, appealing
Antonyms: Ignoring, dismissing, rejecting, refusing
Example Sentence: International leaders are calling on Israel to end the war in Gaza.

41. Entrenched
Type: [Part of speech: Adjective/Verb]
Meaning: Firmly established and difficult to change
Tamil Meaning: வேரூன்றிய (veeroondriya)
Malayalam Meaning: വേരോടിയ (verodiya)
Kannada Meaning: ಬೇರೂರಿದ (beroorite)
Synonyms: Established, ingrained, fixed, embedded, rooted
Antonyms: Flexible, changeable, removable, temporary
Example Sentence: The Israel-Gaza conflict has become entrenched in American political discourse.

42. Discourse
Type: [Part of speech: Noun]
Meaning: Written or spoken communication or debate
Tamil Meaning: பேச்சுவார்த்தை (pechuvarthaikal)
Malayalam Meaning: സംഭാഷണം (sambhaashanam)
Kannada Meaning: ಸಂಭಾಷಣೆ (sambhaashane)
Synonyms: Discussion, dialogue, conversation, debate
Antonyms: Silence, monologue, isolation, withdrawal
Example Sentence: The conflict has firmly entrenched itself in public discourse in the U.S.

43. Implications
Type: [Part of speech: Noun]
Meaning: Possible results or consequences of an action
Tamil Meaning: விளைவுகள் (vilaivukal)
Malayalam Meaning: പ്രത്യാഘാതങ്ങൾ (prathyaaghaathangal)
Kannada Meaning: ಪರಿಣಾಮಗಳು (parinamagalu)
Synonyms: Consequences, effects, results, ramifications
Antonyms: Causes, origins, sources, beginnings
Example Sentence: The conflict has serious policy implications for the United States.

44. Kicking off
Type: [Part of speech: Phrasal verb]
Meaning: Beginning or starting something
Tamil Meaning: தொடங்குதல் (thodangutal)
Malayalam Meaning: ആരംഭിക്കൽ (aarambhikkal)
Kannada Meaning: ಪ್ರಾರಂಭಿಸುವುದು (praarambhisuvudu)
Synonyms: Starting, beginning, launching, initiating

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