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Humaniora ACT - Konflikt och Efterlevnad

Lär dig ACT-humanioravokabulär för konflikt och konformitet, inklusive oenighet, motstånd, lydnad, samarbete, förhandling och reaktioner på regler eller auktoritet.

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities
to conflict

(of two ideas, opinions, etc.) to oppose each other

kollidera,  stå i konflikt

kollidera, stå i konflikt

Ex: His personal beliefs sometimes conflict with the requirements of his job. 
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to combat
to combat
[Verb]

to fight directly against an opponent or opposing force

bekämpa,  strida mot

bekämpa, strida mot

Ex: The unit was sent to combat hostile forces in the region. 
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to impose
to impose
[Verb]

to force someone to do what they do not want

påtvinga, tvinga

påtvinga, tvinga

Ex: The organization tried to impose its rules on every member. 
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to inflict

to cause or impose something unpleasant, harmful, or unwelcome upon someone or something

vålla, orsaka

vålla, orsaka

Ex: The disease inflicted a great deal of suffering on the affected population. 

Sjukdomen orsakade mycket lidande för den drabbade befolkningen.

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to challenge

to object to the legality or acceptability of something

bestrida, ifrågasätta

bestrida, ifrågasätta

Ex: The defendant decided to challenge the validity of the evidence presented in court. 
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to persecute

to treat someone unfairly or cruelly, often because of their race, gender, religion, or beliefs

förfölja, misshandla

förfölja, misshandla

Ex: The LGBTQ+ community continues to be persecuted in many countries, facing violence and discrimination. 

HBTQ+-samhället fortsätter att förföljas i många länder, möter våld och diskriminering.

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to feud
to feud
[Verb]

to have a lasting and heated argument with someone

gräla, vara i konflikt

gräla, vara i konflikt

Ex: The neighboring kingdoms feuded for decades over trade routes and resources. 

De angränsande kungadömena fejdade i decennier över handelsvägar och resurser.

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to contest

to formally challenge, dispute, or oppose a decision, claim, or statement

bestrida,  överklaga

bestrida, överklaga

Ex: His lawyers are contesting the validity of the agreement. 
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to abduct
to abduct
[Verb]

to illegally take someone away, especially by force or deception

bortföra, kidnappa

bortföra, kidnappa

Ex: Last week, the extremists unexpectedly abducted a prominent activist. 

Förra veckan kidnappade extremister oväntat en framstående aktivist.

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to protest

to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public

protestera, demonstrera

protestera, demonstrera

Ex: Activists peacefully marched to protest racial injustice and advocate for equality. 
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to overturn

to cause the downfall or removal of rulers or leaders

störta, välta

störta, välta

Ex: Economic crises can contribute to social unrest and may eventually overturn those in power. 

Ekonomiska kriser kan bidra till social oro och kan så småningom störta de som sitter vid makten.

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to subvert

to cause the downfall of authority figures or rulers

undergrava, störta

undergrava, störta

Ex: The coup was planned to subvert the existing regime. 

Kuppen var planerad för att undergräva det befintliga regimen.

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to invade
to invade
[Verb]

to enter a territory using armed forces in order to occupy or take control of it

invadera, militärt ockupera

invadera, militärt ockupera

Ex: Last year, military forces successfully invaded and occupied the contested area. 

Förra året lyckades militära styrkor invadera och ockupera det omtvistade området.

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to tussle
to tussle
[Verb]

to struggle or fight with someone, particularly to get something

slåss, kämpa

slåss, kämpa

Ex: Siblings playfully tussled for control of the TV remote, each wanting to choose the channel. 

Syskon bråkade lekfullt om fjärrkontrollen till TV:n, var och en ville välja kanal.

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to conspire

to make secret plans with other people to commit an illegal or destructive act

konspirera, samsvara

konspirera, samsvara

Ex: Individuals caught conspiring to commit terrorism may face severe legal consequences. 

Individer som ertappas med att konspirera för att begå terrorism kan möta allvarliga rättsliga konsekvenser.

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to coerce
to coerce
[Verb]

to force someone to do something through threats or manipulation

tvinga, pressa

tvinga, pressa

Ex: The unethical employer sought to coerce employees into working overtime without proper compensation. 

Den oetiska arbetsgivaren försökte tvinga anställda att arbeta övertid utan lämplig ersättning.

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to constrain

to force someone to act in a certain way

tvinga, nödga

tvinga, nödga

Ex: The scarcity of resources constrained the company to prioritize its investments carefully. 

Bristen på resurser tvingade företaget att noggrant prioritera sina investeringar.

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to assail
to assail
[Verb]

to launch a vigorous or violent attack on someone or something, either physically or verbally

angripa, våldsamt angripa

angripa, våldsamt angripa

Ex: The defense attorney tried to assail the credibility of the key witness on the stand. 

Försvarsadvokaten försökte angripa trovärdigheten hos nyckelvittnet på stolen.

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to bar
to bar
[Verb]

to not allow someone to do something or go somewhere

hindra, förbjuda

hindra, förbjuda

Ex: Failure to meet the requirements could bar a student from participating. 
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to mediate

to help end a dispute between people by trying to find something on which everyone agrees

medla, förmedla

medla, förmedla

Ex: The couple decided to enlist the services of a marriage counselor to mediate their disagreements. 

Paret beslöt att anlita en äktenskapsrådgivare för att medla i deras meningsskiljaktigheter.

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to appease

to end or lessen a person's anger by giving in to their demands

blidka, lugna

blidka, lugna

Ex: Ongoing negotiations are currently aimed at appeasing the concerns of both parties. 

De pågående förhandlingarna syftar för närvarande till att blidka båda parternas farhågor.

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to overpower

to defeat someone or something using superior strength, force, or influence

övermanna, besegra

övermanna, besegra

Ex: Using their strategic skills, the team overpowers the opposing sports teams. 

Med sina strategiska färdigheter övermannar laget de motstående sportlagen.

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to defy
to defy
[Verb]

to refuse to respect a person of authority or to observe a law, rule, etc.

trotsa, utmana

trotsa, utmana

Ex: Some activists defy social norms to challenge and reshape cultural expectations. 

Vissa aktivister trotsar sociala normer för att utmana och omforma kulturella förväntningar.

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campaign
campaign
[Substantiv]

a set of actions organized in order to serve a political purpose

kampanj

kampanj

Ex: The candidate launched her campaign with a speech to supporters. 
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adversary
adversary
[Substantiv]

a person that one is opposed to and fights or competes with

motståndare, fiende

motståndare, fiende

Ex: The chess player studied his adversary’s strategies before the tournament. 

Schackspelaren studerade sin motståndares strategier före turneringen.

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assault
assault
[Substantiv]

an act of crime in which someone physically attacks another person

överfall, misshandel

överfall, misshandel

Ex: He was arrested and charged with assault. 
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armament
armament
[Substantiv]

the military equipment and weaponry used by a country or military force

beväpning

beväpning

Ex: The arms embargo limited the country's access to advanced armament, affecting its ability to defend against external threats. 

Vapenembargot begränsade landets tillgång till avancerad beväpning, vilket påverkade dess förmåga att försvara sig mot externa hot.

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onslaught
onslaught
[Substantiv]

a fierce and intense attack, often with the goal of overwhelming the opponent

angrepp,  offensiv

angrepp, offensiv

Ex: The city endured a sustained enemy onslaught, with citizens taking refuge in underground shelters to survive the bombings. 

Staden uthärdade en ihållande fiendeattack, med medborgare som tog skydd i underjordiska skyddsrum för att överleva bombningarna.

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dissension
dissension
[Substantiv]

disagreement or conflict within a group expected to collaborate

oenighet,  konflikt

oenighet, konflikt

Ex: The political party, once united, was now torn by dissension and infighting. 

Det politiska partiet, en gång förenat, var nu splittrat av oenighet och inre strider.

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hostility
hostility
[Substantiv]

unfriendly or antagonistic feelings, attitudes, or behavior toward someone or something

fientlighet,  ovilja

fientlighet, ovilja

Ex: The proposal was met with considerable hostility from local residents. 
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nemesis
nemesis
[Substantiv]

a formidable opponent or persistent force that causes misery, defeat, or downfall

ärkefiende, nemesis

ärkefiende, nemesis

Ex: The disease became the doctor's nemesis, challenging all her medical skills and resources. 

Sjukdomen blev läkarens nemesis och utmanade alla hennes medicinska färdigheter och resurser.

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contention
contention
[Substantiv]

a state of heated disagreement, often coming from different viewpoints or interests

tvist, meningsskiljaktighet

tvist, meningsskiljaktighet

Ex: Contention arose when the new rules were introduced without consulting the staff. 

Meningsskiljaktighet uppstod när de nya reglerna infördes utan att rådfråga personalen.

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incursion
incursion
[Substantiv]

a sudden and brief attack to other territory, especially in large numbers and across a border

inkursion

inkursion

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fort
fort
[Substantiv]

a permanent military post where soldiers are stationed, live, and train

fort,  fästning

fort, fästning

Ex: Sarah grew up near a large military fort in Georgia. 
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confrontation
confrontation
[Substantiv]

a hostile disagreement, dispute, or clash between opposing people or groups

konfrontation,  sammandrabbning

konfrontation, sammandrabbning

Ex: A confrontation broke out between the rival groups. 
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raid
raid
[Substantiv]

a sudden surprise attack on a place or group, especially by an armed force

räd,  överfall

räd, överfall

Ex: The troops returned safely after the nighttime raid. 
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defenseless
defenseless
[adjektiv]

being without protection or means of defending oneself from harm or attack

försvarslös, oskyddad

försvarslös, oskyddad

Ex: Without its mother, the young deer was left defenseless in the wild. 

Utan sin moder lämnades den unga hjorten försvarslös i det vilda.

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disobedient
disobedient
[adjektiv]

refusing or failing to follow rules, orders, or instructions, often showing resistance to authority

olydig, upprorisk

olydig, upprorisk

Ex: The teacher had to call the parents of the disobedient student who repeatedly disrupted the class. 

Läraren var tvungen att ringa föräldrarna till den olydiga eleven som upprepade gånger störde lektionen.

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combative
combative
[adjektiv]

eager or inclined to engage in fighting or arguing

stridslysten, grälsjuk

stridslysten, grälsjuk

Ex: Her combative personality often caused conflicts with her colleagues at work. 

Hennes stridslystna personlighet orsakade ofta konflikter med hennes kollegor på jobbet.

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forcibly
forcibly
[adverb]

with a significant amount of physical strength or authority

våldsamt, med kraft

våldsamt, med kraft

Ex: The soldiers forcibly took control of the area, displacing the local residents. 

Soldaterna tog med våld kontroll över området och fördrev de lokala invånarna.

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to abide
to abide
[Verb]

(always negative) to tolerate someone or something

uthärda, tolerera

uthärda, tolerera

Ex: She can't abide people who are consistently dishonest. 

Hon kan inte uthärda människor som är ständigt oärliga.

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to comply
to comply
[Verb]

to act according to a rule, law, order, or request

följa,  efterleva

följa, efterleva

Ex: Please comply with the instructions provided by the staff. 
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to adhere
to adhere
[Verb]

to devotedly follow or support something, such as a rule, belief, plan, etc.

hålla fast vid, följa troget

hålla fast vid, följa troget

Ex: The organization adheres to a zero-tolerance policy on discrimination and harassment. 

Organisationen följer en nolltoleranspolicy mot diskriminering och trakasserier.

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to embrace

to willingly accept, adopt, or begin supporting an idea, belief, practice, or way of life

omfamna,  anamma

omfamna, anamma

Ex: He eventually embraced the beliefs of his new community. 
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compromise
compromise
[Substantiv]

a middle position or solution that combines different or opposing qualities

kompromiss,  medelväg

kompromiss, medelväg

Ex: This model offers a good compromise between price and performance. 
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resolution
resolution
[Substantiv]

the act of solving a problem, dispute, or difficulty

lösning, upplösning

lösning, upplösning

Ex: Both sides are working toward a peaceful resolution of the dispute. 
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reconciliation
reconciliation
[Substantiv]

the act of becoming friendly with someone once more after ending a disagreement

försoning

försoning

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submissive
submissive
[adjektiv]

showing a tendency to be passive or compliant

underdånig, foglig

underdånig, foglig

Ex: In the workplace, being overly submissive can sometimes hinder professional growth and assertiveness. 

På arbetsplatsen kan det att vara överdrivet undergiven ibland hindra professionell tillväxt och självförtroende.

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