Meaning: Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The turbulent times led to many changes in society.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• chaotic
• unsettled

Antonyms:

• calm
• peaceful

Meaning: A conflict between rival groups over territory or influence.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The gangs were involved in a turf war.

Category: Politics

Synonyms: territorial dispute

Meaning: A state of confusion or disorder.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The country was in turmoil after the election.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• chaos
• disorder

Antonyms:

• calm
• order

Meaning: To change allegiance or loyalty.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He was accused of turning coat during the conflict.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• betray
• defect

Meaning: Exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The tyrannical ruler oppressed his people.

Category: Politics › Governance

Synonyms:

• oppressive
• dictatorial

Antonyms: benevolent

Meaning: To exercise tyrannical control over someone.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The dictator would tyrannize the citizens.

Category: Politics › Governance

Synonyms:

• oppress
• subjugate

Meaning: Cruel and oppressive government or rule.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The people rose up against tyranny.

Category: Politics › Governance

Synonyms:

• oppression
• despotism

Antonyms: freedom

Meaning: A cruel and oppressive ruler.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The tyrant ruled with an iron fist.

Category: Politics › Governance

Synonyms:

• dictator
• oppressor

Antonyms: liberator

Meaning: The national flag of the United Kingdom.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Union Jack is a symbol of British unity.

Category: Politics › National Symbols

Meaning: An international organization formed to promote peace and cooperation.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The United Nations works on global issues.

Category: Politics › International Relations

Meaning: A principal organ of the United Nations responsible for maintaining international peace.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The United Nations Security Council meets regularly to discuss global security.

Category: Politics › International Relations

Meaning: abbreviation for 'Ulster Defence Association'

Part of speech: abbreviation

Example: The UDA was involved in the conflict in Northern Ireland.

Category: Politics › Conflict

Meaning: abbreviation for 'Ulster Defence Regiment'

Part of speech: abbreviation

Example: The UDR was a part of the British Army in Northern Ireland.

Category: Politics › Military

Meaning: a final demand or statement of terms

Part of speech: noun

Example: He gave her an ultimatum to choose between him and her job.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• final offer
• last chance

Meaning: abbreviation for 'United Nations'

Part of speech: abbreviation

Example: The UN works to promote peace around the world.

Category: Politics › International Relations

Meaning: abbreviation for 'United Nations'

Part of speech: abbreviation

Example: The UN works to promote peace around the world.

Category: Politics › International Relations

Meaning: Not connected or associated with a group or organization.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He was unaffiliated with any political party.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• independent
• unassociated

Antonyms:

• affiliated
• associated

Meaning: Not in accordance with American values or principles.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His actions were deemed un-American.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• unpatriotic
• anti-American

Antonyms:

• American
• patriotic

Meaning: Complete agreement among all members.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The decision was made with unanimity.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• consensus
• agreement

Antonyms:

• disagreement
• dissent

Meaning: In complete agreement; all in favor.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The committee reached a unanimous decision.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• united
• concordant

Antonyms:

• divided
• disunited

Meaning: A personification of the United States government.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Uncle Sam is often depicted as a patriotic figure.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• USA
• government

Meaning: Refusing to make concessions or compromises.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She has an uncompromising attitude towards her principles.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• inflexible
• unyielding

Antonyms:

• flexible
• yielding

Meaning: Not causing or likely to cause disagreement.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The proposal was uncontentious and received broad support.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• noncontroversial
• agreeable

Antonyms:

• contentious
• controversial

Meaning: Not likely to cause controversy; accepted by most.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The decision was uncontroversial and welcomed by all.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• uncontentious
• noncontroversial

Antonyms:

• controversial
• contentious

Meaning: Not crowned; lacking a crown.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The uncrowned king ruled without formal recognition.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• unthroned
• deposed

Antonyms:

• crowned
• enthroned

Meaning: Not adhering to democratic principles.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The regime was criticized for its undemocratic practices.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• authoritarian
• dictatorial

Antonyms:

• democratic
• representative

Meaning: A government official ranking below a secretary.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The under secretary addressed the committee on policy matters.

Category: Politics

Synonyms: deputy secretary

Meaning: Not chosen by election.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The committee was made up of unelected members.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• appointed
• nominated

Meaning: An acronym for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

Part of speech: noun

Example: UNESCO promotes education and cultural preservation.

Category: Politics

Synonyms: organization

Meaning: not just or equitable.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: It was unfair to blame her for the mistake.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• inequitable
• biased

Antonyms:

• fair
• just

Meaning: not able to be controlled or governed.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The crowd became ung governable during the protest.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• uncontrollable
• chaotic

Antonyms:

• governable
• controllable

Meaning: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

Part of speech: acronym

Example: The UNHCR provides aid to displaced persons.

Category: Politics › Human Rights

Meaning: having a single legislative chamber.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The country has a unicameral parliament.

Category: Politics › Government

Synonyms:

• single-chambered
• one-house

Antonyms:

• bicameral
• two-chambered

Meaning: United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund.

Part of speech: acronym

Example: UNICEF works to protect children's rights.

Category: Politics › Human Rights

Meaning: To make or become united.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The goal is to unify the different groups.

Category: Politics

Synonyms: merge

Antonyms: divide

Meaning: Performed by or affecting only one side.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The country made a unilateral decision.

Category: Politics › International Relations

Synonyms: one-sided

Antonyms: bilateral

Meaning: The practice of acting alone without consulting others.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Unilateralism can lead to conflicts.

Category: Politics › International Relations

Synonyms: one-sidedness

Antonyms: multilateralism

Meaning: The act of joining together or the state of being united.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The union of the two companies created a stronger business.

Category: Politics › Labor

Synonyms: association

Antonyms: division

Meaning: A person who supports or belongs to a union.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The unionist advocated for workers' rights.

Category: Politics › Labor

Synonyms: trade unionist

Meaning: To form or join a labor union.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Workers decided to unionize for better conditions.

Category: Politics › Labor

Synonyms: organize