idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
antipathy; antagonism; animosity; revulsion; ill feeling
armed forces; military; troops
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
bribe; sweetener; douceur
to wear the mantle of (borrowed) authority and misuse it
exceeding one's authority; abusing one's legal authority; ultra vires activities
to come to a dead end; to come to a standstill; to reach a deadlock; to reach an impasse; to reach a stalemate
to create a stir; to make waves; to raise a question about; to cause a sensation
combination; union; incorporation; congruence
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
affirmation; affirmative (logic)
comfortable to live in (of a neighborhood, etc.); convenient; congenial; agreeable
environment; circumstance
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
process; course; mechanism
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
for example; for instance; e.g.
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
no objection; nothing to criticize; nothing to criticise
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
again (and again); once again; yet again
argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
to run aground; to strike a rock; to be stranded on a reef; to reach a deadlock; to come to a standstill; to run into difficulties
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
guaranteed; authentic; certified
erratic; offbeat; wild; extraordinary