death squad – n. a group of people given the task of killing others, usually with the indirect approval of government
compel – v. – to force to do something
realign – v. to change the position or direction of something
carrot and stick – adj. a policy approach that offers both a reward and threat of punishment
submission – n. act of accepting that someone else or something has control over you
reflect – v. to show (something); to make (something) known
at odds with – phrase. not in agreement with