Social Justice Advocacy Language

verb to face or deal with a difficult situation or person directly

adjective causing someone to face a difficult situation or person directly

• The team is currently confronting a challenging issue with the new software implementation.
• I heard they're confronting some drama at work, but I'm not sure what it's about.
• She's really confronting her ex-boyfriend on social media right now.
• Confronting your fears is the first step to personal growth.

noun A person's concern for the welfare of others or a subject that appeals to a general audience's curiosity or emotions

• The documentary focused on stories of human interest, showcasing the resilience of individuals overcoming adversity.
• I love reading articles that delve into human interest topics, they always tug at my heartstrings.
• That podcast episode was so juicy, full of human interest stories that kept me hooked the entire time.
• The novel was a tapestry of human interest, weaving together the lives of diverse characters in a captivating way.

noun a tax or burden that is too heavy or excessive

verb to impose too heavy a tax or burden on someone or something

• The government should not overtly overtax its citizens.
• I heard they're planning to really overtax us next year.
• I can't believe they're gonna overtly tax us so much!
• Her workload was already overwhelming, adding more tasks would overtly overtax her.

noun A man who earns a wage or salary by performing manual labor

• The workingman diligently completed his tasks at the construction site.
• The workingman was putting in overtime to finish the project on time.
• The workingman was hustling hard to make ends meet.
• The workingman was the backbone of the operation, keeping everything running smoothly.