throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
to draw the line (between two situations); to make a clear distinction; to make it clear where one stands; to take clear responsibility for (mistakes, etc.)
flatly rejecting; curtly refusing; beating easily; defeating handily; a kick
by all means; by all costs
to mow; to reap; to harvest
sacrifice; victim; sacrifice (to a deity)
to drop like a rock (e.g. of reputation, power, influence); to go down the toilet
to go around spreading (news, rumors, etc.); to cry about; to circulate; to broadcast
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
lone criminal; sole perpetrator; crime carried out by one person
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
carpenter's square; instigation; suggestion
person concerned; people involved (in an event); those concerned; staff
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
to spread (e.g. a rumor); to circulate; to disseminate
to kill one's enemy (opponent)
thorough; exhaustive; complete
to create a breeding ground for future problems; to turn a blind eye to future trouble; to allow for something to come back and bite one in the ass (in the future)
to be different from what was previously said; to be different from what was promised
rumor; rumour; gossip; report
to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
to conspire; to act in collusion; to be hand-in-glove
stigma; dishonour; dishonor; infamy
pot; jar; dice cup; depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall); aim; what one wants
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly
to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to feel pain
normalization; normalisation
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
to be absorbed in thought; to muse; to muse about; to think things through
to put one's life on the line
-less; lacking; non-existing
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
to be reflected; to harmonize with (harmonise); to come out (photo); to be projected; to be displayed (on a screen)
silly; foolish; absurd; childish; easy; trifling
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
violence; reckless action; (an) outrage