Dr. Rahim was an astronomer but in his area, a factory was operating that was spreading radiation and harmful substances. Initially, people had suspicion but no one had the courage to interrupt. Dr. Rahim understood that investigating this was a necessity. Seeing his concerning findings, community members raised allegations against the factory management. Factory owners said these were offensive accusations and raised their objection. But Dr. Rahim proved that these substances were disastrous for people's health. "Our principle is people's safety," he said. Despite uncertainty, he continued his investigation. His evidence constituted a strong case that inevitably led to legal action. A prosecutor took the case and the factory owners were called to court as respondents. Authorities realized that their monitoring was insufficient. The factory's operating license was suspended and radiation levels were tested. The community won and proved how important it is to raise objections and take a principled stand. This victory showed that raising allegations and accusations about concerning issues is not just offensive, but a necessity when public health is at stake.
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/ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃən/
noun
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A statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
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She made an accusation of theft against her colleague. |
false accusation |
An untrue claim blaming someone.
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allegation, charge, complaint, blame
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praise, acquittal
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serious accusation, false accusation, accusation of theft
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/ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
noun
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a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal
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The allegation against him was proven false. |
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accusation, charge, claim, assertion
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vindication, exoneration, proof of innocence
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serious allegation, false allegation, investigate allegation
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🔭
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/əˈstrɒnəmər/
noun
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a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and the universe
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The astronomer observed the new comet through his telescope. |
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stargazer, astrophysicist, scientist, observer
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non-scientist, layperson
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professional astronomer, amateur astronomer, famous astronomer
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📄
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/kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/
preposition
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about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety
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There are some reports concerning the new project. |
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regarding, about, related to, concerning, with respect to
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excluding, ignoring, aside from
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concerning issue, reports concerning, laws concerning, questions concerning
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/ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/
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constituted
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constituted
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constitutes
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constituting
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To make up, form, or establish something.
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These documents constitute the legal agreement between the two parties. |
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comprise, form, make up, establish, create
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exclude, destroy, abolish
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constitute a crime, constitute an offense, constitute a majority, constitute evidence
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💥
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/dɪˈzæs.trəs/
adjective
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extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage
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The hurricane had disastrous effects on the city. |
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catastrophic, devastating, calamitous, ruinous
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beneficial, fortunate, successful, favorable
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disastrous consequences, disastrous effects, disastrous results
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/ɪnˈɛvɪtəbli/
adverb
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in a way that cannot be avoided or prevented
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Inevitably, the team faced challenges during the project. |
as inevitably as night follows day |
something that is certain to happen
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unavoidably, certainly, surely, predictably, inescapably
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avoidably, preventably, uncertainly
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inevitably lead, inevitably result, inevitably follow, inevitably happen
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❌
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/ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/
adjective
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Not enough; inadequate.
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His explanation was insufficient to clear the confusion. |
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inadequate, deficient, meager, scarce, poor
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sufficient, adequate, plentiful
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insufficient funds, insufficient evidence, insufficient resources
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/ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/
verb
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interrupted
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interrupted
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interrupts
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interrupting
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to stop someone from speaking or doing something by suddenly saying or doing something
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She tried not to interrupt while he was speaking. |
interrupt the flow |
to break the natural course of something
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disturb, hinder, intrude, disrupt, break in
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continue, allow, support
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interrupt the conversation, interrupt the process, rudely interrupt
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🥖
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/nəˈsɛsəti/
noun
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Something that is essential or indispensable.
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Food and water are basic necessities of life. |
out of necessity |
because it is necessary
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requirement, essential, need, must
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luxury, option
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basic necessity, daily necessity, sheer necessity
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✋
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/əbˈdʒɛkʃən/
noun
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an expression or feeling of disapproval or opposition
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The lawyer raised an objection during the trial. |
raise an objection |
to express disapproval or disagreement formally
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protest, complaint, opposition, dissent, disagreement
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approval, consent, agreement
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strong objection, raise an objection, legal objection, no objection, objection letter
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😠
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/əˈfɛnsɪv/
adjective
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Causing hurt, anger, or annoyance; also relating to attacking in sports or war.
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His offensive remarks upset everyone at the meeting. |
take offense |
To feel hurt or insulted by something said or done.
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insulting, rude, disrespectful, abusive
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polite, respectful, pleasant
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offensive remark, offensive language, offensive strategy, take offense
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⚙️
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/ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ/
verb
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operated
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operated
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operates
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operating
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to control or manage the functioning of something
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The company has been operating in this market for five years. |
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managing, controlling, running, working
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stopping, halting
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operating system, operating room, operating procedure
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📜
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/ˈprɪnsəpəl/
noun
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a fundamental truth, law, or rule that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior
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She refused to lie because it was against her principles. |
in principle |
as a general idea or rule, even if not applied in practice
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rule, law, tenet, belief, doctrine
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exception, anomaly
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basic principle, guiding principle, general principle, moral principle
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/ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/
noun
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a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases
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The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime. |
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lawyer, attorney, district attorney, advocate
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defendant, accused
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prosecutor's office, prosecutor's argument, district prosecutor
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☢️
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/ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/
noun
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the emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving particles
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The doctor explained the effects of radiation therapy to the patient. |
radiation sickness |
illness caused by exposure to high doses of radiation
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emission, energy, rays, exposure
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absorption, shielding
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radiation therapy, radiation exposure, solar radiation, radiation level
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🗣️
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/rɪˈspɒndənt/
noun
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A person who replies to something, especially in a survey or legal case
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The survey had over 1,000 respondents. |
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participant, answerer, replier, defendant
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petitioner, complainant
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survey respondent, legal respondent, questionnaire respondent
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🧪
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/ˈsʌb.stəns/
noun
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a particular kind of matter with uniform properties; the essential nature of something; material or content
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The scientist analyzed the unknown substance in the laboratory. |
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material, matter, essence, content
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emptiness, void, superficiality
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chemical substance, controlled substance, substance abuse, essential substance
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🤨
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/səˈspɪʃən/
noun
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a feeling or belief that someone has done something wrong or illegal
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He was arrested on suspicion of theft. |
arouse suspicion |
to make people think that something wrong or illegal may have happened
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doubt, mistrust, distrust, skepticism, uncertainty
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trust, confidence, belief
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raise suspicion, under suspicion, deep suspicion, suspicion of
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❓
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/ʌnˈsɜːrtənti/
noun
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the state of being uncertain; doubt or lack of sureness
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The uncertainty about the weather delayed our trip. |
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doubt, ambiguity, confusion, hesitation
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certainty, confidence, assurance, clarity
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economic uncertainty, create uncertainty, reduce uncertainty
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