Vocabulary words from the The Hindu editorial  "Private consultation: On the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023”

Vocabulary words from the The Hindu editorial  "Private consultation: On the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023”

1.       Confidentiality

o    Synonyms: Secrecy, privacy, discretion

o    Antonyms: Openness, transparency, disclosure

o    Example: The confidentiality of the meeting was maintained by ensuring no information was leaked.

2.      Stakeholders

o    Synonyms: Investors, shareholders, partners

o    Antonyms: Outsiders, non-participants

o    Example: The stakeholders in the project were invited to discuss the new business strategy.

3.      Chilling effect

o    Synonyms: Deterrent effect, suppressive impact, discouraging influence

o    Antonyms: Encouraging effect, stimulating impact

o    Example: The new regulations had a chilling effect on free speech among content creators.

4.      Omission

o    Synonyms: Exclusion, neglect, oversight

o    Antonyms: Inclusion, addition, attention

o    Example: The omission of key details in the report led to confusion among the readers.

5.      Gatekeeping

o    Synonyms: Control, regulation, supervision

o    Antonyms: Free access, open entry

o    Example: The gatekeeping of information can prevent the spread of misinformation.

6.     Deliberated

o    Synonyms: Considered, debated, discussed

o    Antonyms: Ignored, neglected, dismissed

o    Example: The committee deliberated for hours before reaching a decision.

7.      Suspect

o    Synonyms: Doubtful, questionable, dubious

o    Antonyms: Certain, trustworthy, reliable

o    Example: The motives behind the sudden policy change were suspect.

8.     Exclusionary

o    Synonyms: Restrictive, discriminating, selective

o    Antonyms: Inclusive, open, accepting

o    Example: The exclusionary practices of the club were widely criticized.

9.     Begetting

o    Synonyms: Causing, leading to, bringing about

o    Antonyms: Preventing, avoiding, hindering

o    Example: The new policies are begetting more problems than they are solving.

10.  Outreach

o    Synonyms: Engagement, involvement, connection

o    Antonyms: Isolation, withdrawal, detachment

o    Example: The outreach program aimed to connect with underrepresented communities.

11.    Legislative

• Synonyms: Lawmaking, legislative, parliamentary
• Antonyms: Executive, judicial
• Example: The legislative process requires several readings and approvals before a bill becomes law.

12.   Withholding

• Synonyms: Holding back, suppressing, retaining
• Antonyms: Releasing, revealing, disclosing
• Example: The company was accused of withholding important safety information from its customers.

13.   Integral

• Synonyms: Essential, fundamental, necessary
• Antonyms: Nonessential, extraneous, optional
• Example: Public consultations are an integral part of the legislative process.

14.  Subsequent

• Synonyms: Following, later, ensuing
• Antonyms: Previous, prior, preceding
• Example: The subsequent drafts of the bill incorporated feedback from various stakeholders.

15.  Comprehensive

• Synonyms: Thorough, extensive, all-encompassing
• Antonyms: Incomplete, limited, partial
• Example: The report provided a comprehensive overview of the current state of the broadcasting industry.

16.  Criticised

• Synonyms: Condemned, censured, denounced
• Antonyms: Praised, lauded, commended
• Example: The policy was widely criticised for its potential to restrict free speech.

17.   Deliberate

• Synonyms: Intentional, planned, premeditated
• Antonyms: Accidental, unintentional, spontaneous
• Example: The omission of certain stakeholders from the consultation process was a deliberate move by the government.

18.  Alarm

• Synonyms: Concern, worry, fear
• Antonyms: Calm, reassurance, peace
• Example: The lack of transparency in the process has caused significant alarm among media professionals.

19.  Emerging

• Synonyms: Developing, arising, rising
• Antonyms: Established, declining, fading
• Example: The emerging creators and independent journalists are likely to be most affected by the new regulations.

20.  Suspect

• Synonyms: Doubtful, questionable, uncertain
• Antonyms: Certain, trustworthy, reliable
• Example: The sincerity of the proposal is suspect due to the lack of public consultation.

21.   Diminish

• Synonyms: Reduce, decrease, lessen
• Antonyms: Increase, enhance, amplify
• Example: The hurried consultations are likely to diminish public trust in the government's intentions.

22.  Exclusionary

• Synonyms: Discriminatory, restrictive, selective
• Antonyms: Inclusive, accepting, open
• Example: The exclusionary practices of the consultation process have been criticized by many.