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Source: The Hindustan Times · 24 Jan 2023The task force will create a detailed map of India’s digital infrastructure in sectors such as finance, health, education, data and shortlist key infrastructure that can be presented within various G20 tracks for adoption by other countries.
NEW DELHI: The government has created a G20 task force on digital public infrastructure to leverage India’s achievements in the digital sphere to drive global efforts aimed at financial inclusion, healthcare and education, people familiar with the matter said on Monday.
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Defaming (verb)
Damage the good reputation of (someone) बदनाम करना
Synonyms: Libel, Slander, Malign, Smear
Antonyms: Absolve, Acquit, Excuse, Dismiss
Example: He says he was defamed by reports that falsely identified him as a former gangster.
Faulting (noun)
The production of a fault or faults in a rock formation. भ्रंशन
Synonyms: Criticize, Attack, Censure, Impugn
Antonyms: Accuracy, Advantage, Behavior, Care.
Example: Through no fault of his own, he won't be able to attend the meeting.
Ridiculing (verb)
Subject to contemptuous and dismissive language or behaviour. उपहास
Synonyms: Deride, Mock, Taunt.
Antonyms: Praise, Admiration, Approval.
Example: I was not ridiculing them or saying that they should not make that point.
Derogatory (adjective)
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude. अपमानजनक
Synonyms: Disparaging, Belittling, Diminishing, Slighting.
Antonyms: Complimentary, Flattering, Appreciative, Praising.
Example: He refused to withdraw derogatory remarks made about his boss.
Contention (noun)
Heated disagreement. विवाद
Synonyms: Dispute, Disputation, Variance, Hostility
Antonyms: Agreement, Accord, Harmony, Peace.
Example: There has been too much contention in this family in recent years.
Aware (adjective)
Having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact. अवगत
Synonyms: Alive, Appreciative, Apprehensive, Attentive
Antonyms: Unaware, Ignorant, Oblivious
Example: Smokers are well aware of the dangers to their own health.
Sought (verb)
Attempt to find (something). खोजना
Synonyms: Quested, Chased, Desired, Craved
Antonyms: Ignored, Snubbed, Brushed
Example: Like watching, he thought grimly, as neither Dead bird sought to come any closer.
Propaganda (noun)
Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view. प्रचार
Synonyms: Information, Advertising, Promotion, Advocacy
Antonyms: Truth
Example: He was accused of spreading propaganda.
Claims (verb)
State or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof. दावा
Synonyms: Assert, Declare, Profess, Affirm
Antonyms: Disclaim, Answer, Honesty, Truth
Example: The man claimed (that) he was a long-lost relative.
Alleged (adjective)
Said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality. कथित
Synonyms: Supposed, Professed, Purported, Apparent
Antonyms: Proved, Verifiable, Stated, Tried-And-True
Example: But sometimes there is also an element of fraud from the alleged victim.
Trauma (noun)
A deeply distressing or disturbing experience. सदमा
Synonyms: Injury, Damage, Hurt, Wound
Antonyms: Healing, Peace, Goodwill.
Example: She never fully recovered from the traumas she suffered during her childhood.
Victim (noun)
A person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action. शिकार
Synonyms: Sufferer, Casualty, Fatality, Loser
Antonyms: Attacker, Assailant, Criminal, Culprit.
Example: Not all the victims survived.
Mock (verb)
Tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner. मोचक
Synonyms: Ridicule, Deride, Scorn, Make Fun Of
Antonyms: Genuine, Respectful, Courteous, Reverent.
Example: He mocks art only because he doesn't understand it.
Tonsured (verb)
Shave the hair on top of (a monk's or priest's head) मुंडाना
Synonyms: Hairless, Shave, Barber, Detach
Antonyms: Furry, Hairy, Hirsute
Example: He was tonsured and received the minor orders of porter and acolyte.
Paraded (verb)
(Of troops) Assemble for a formal inspection or ceremonial occasion. दिखने के लिये रखना
Synonyms: Display, Exhibit, Expose, Flaunt, Show.
Antonyms: Hide, Be Modest, Be Quiet, Cover.
Example: Protesters paraded in front of City Hall.
Inconsolable (adjective)
(Of a person or their grief) Not able to be comforted or alleviated. गमगीन
Synonyms: Heartbroken, Devastated, Wretched
Antonyms: Consolable, Happy, Understanding.
Example: She was inconsolable when she learned that he had died.
Dacoit (noun)
A member of a band of armed robbers. डकैत
Synonyms: Stealer, Thief, Crook, Bandit
Antonyms: Hero, Victim, Innocent, Law
Example: They had to live, and his methods were the same as those of other dacoit leaders.
Intimidation (noun)
The action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated. धमकी
Synonyms: Frightening, Menacing, Terrifying, Scaring.
Antonyms: Assure, Calm, Comfort, Embolden.
Example: He tries to intimidate his opponents.
Juveniles (noun)
A person below the age at which ordinary criminal prosecution is possible किशोरों
Synonyms: Youngster, Child, Teenager, Adolescent
Antonyms: Adult, Mature, Experienced, Older.
Example: The number of juveniles in the general population has fallen by a fifth in the past 10 years.
Probe (noun)
A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body. जांच
Synonyms: Investigation, Examination, Inquest, Scrutiny
Antonyms: Gentle, Idiotic, Kind, Nice.
Example: He didn't like the police probing him about his past.
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Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.
1. Synonym of Intimidation
2. Antonym of Claims
3. Synonym of Victim
4. Antonym of Alleged
5. Synonym of Derogatory
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