Paris Police Clash with Protesters COPY Flashcards
Clash
verb
To fight / argue
The Taliban clashed with people trying to protect their families.
He clashed with his wife over money.
March
noun
An event where many people walk through a public space to show their support / disapproval for something
There have been many anti-lockdown marches in Australia recently.
We are trying to organize a march against the mayor.
Debate
verb
To discuss something in a formal way
I think we need to debate this issue tomorrow morning.
They debated all day, but could not find a solution.
“The jab”
noun
Vaccination injection
She got the jab two weeks ago and now she’s ready to go outside again.
Almost half of the Japanese population has gotten the jab.
Breach civil liberties
verbal phrase
A government breaking the agreement that certain freedoms will be protected
Many feel that COVID passports are breaching civil liberties.
Lockdowns in Tokyo will breach civil liberties.
Shrouded in …
phrasal verb
Covered so that it cannot be seen / a matter about which very little is known
Mount Fuji was shrouded in clouds when I climbed it.
Their meetings were shrouded in secrecy.
Tear gas
noun
A gas that causes irritation to the eyes, usually used by the police
The police tried to break up the protest with tear gas.
Pepper spray is similar to tear gas.
Battleground
noun
A place where a fight is happening
The sports bar became a battleground after their team lost.
Afghanistan might become a battleground again.
Bill
noun
A draft of a planned law
They are trying to pass a new bill in parliament.
Their proposed bill was thrown out.
Compulsory
adjective
Something one has to do because of a rule or law
Wearing a mask is compulsory in most shops in Tokyo.
COVID vaccines have become compulsory in The Philippines.