to change one's way of thinking; to switch the direction of one's thoughts; to put one's focus on a new subject; to adopt a new frame of mind
to shake; to swing; to sway; to shock
serious matter; major incident; matter of grave concern; crisis
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
neighboring countries; neighbouring countries; surrounding countries
flight from one's country; seeking asylum; defection; emigration (for political reasons); (going into) exile; becoming a (political) refugee
to hate the very sight of; to hold a grudge against; to treat like an enemy; to bear constant enmity; to be gunning for; to have it in for
morale (of troops, team, etc.); esprit de corps
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
to emphasize; to state emphatically; to speak loudly about; to raise one's voice; to lift one's voice
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
to commit (e.g. crime); to perpetrate; to break (e.g. rule); to violate; to rape; to violate
to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue
brand (burnt-in mark of identification); branding iron
judicial decision; judgement; judgment; sentence; decree
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
administration of justice
just; justifiable; right; due; proper; equitable
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
absolutely; positively; decidedly
to expose to danger; to imperil; to jeopardize
permission; allowance; acceptance; tolerance; pardon
injustice; impropriety; unreasonableness; undeserved; unfair; invalid
unpleasant; disagreeable; nasty; lewd; lascivious; obscene
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
(criminal) punishment; penalty; sentence
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
loud laughter; roaring with laughter
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; goal; intent; object
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue
ignorant of the ways of the world
nursemaid; nanny; babysitter; child-minding; babysitting
to do one good; to be beneficial; to stand in someone else's shoes; (arch.) to care deeply for someone