vocsb

align

to join the side of a group or cause

atrocity

an extremely cruel, violent, or shocking act

authoritarian

favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority, especially that of the government, at the expense of personal freedom

campaign

an organized course of action to achieve a goal

cessation

an end, stopping, or discontinuance

civil disobedience

the refusal to comply with certain laws or to pay taxes, as a peaceful form of political protest

collectivize

to establish ownership by the people or the state, abolishing private ownership or involvement

condemn

to express strong disapproval of

deport

to force someone to leave a country

defection

the desertion of one's country or cause in favor of an opposing one

deterrence

discouraging an action by instilling fear of the consequences

dissent

disagreement with the majority opinion