20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Curb (noun)
A check or restraint on something. नियंत्रण
Synonyms: Restraint, Restriction, Check, Brake
Antonyms: Loosen, Liberate, Unleash, Express
Example: He called for energy consumption to be curbed.
Thriving (adjective)
Prosperous and growing. बढ़ता
Synonyms: Comfortable, Substantial, Opulent, Monied.
Antonyms: Unsuccessful, Depressed, Failed, Unhealthy.
Example: The dog is thriving in its new home.
Eradicate (verb)
To destroy or get rid of something completely. मिटा देना
Synonyms: Abolish, Annihilate, Eliminate, Erase
Antonyms: Bear, Build, Create, Ratify
Example: We can eradicate this disease from the world.
Propagation (noun)
Spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely. प्रसारित
Synonyms: Spread, Disseminate, Communicate, Promulgate
Antonyms: Decrease, Deplete, Destroy, Diminish
Example: We are discovering new ways to propagate plants without seeds.
Invoking (verb)
Call on (a deity or spirit) in prayer, as a witness, or for inspiration. आह्वान
Synonyms: Appeal To, Conjure, Adjure, Beg
Antonyms: Answer, Give, Reply
Example: He invoked his Fifth Amendment privileges.
Resolved (adjective)
Settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious matter). समाधान करना
Synonyms: Decide, Choose, Figure, Opt
Antonyms: Refuse, Reject, Abstain, Decline
Example: I'm sure these problems can be satisfactorily resolved.
Vigilance (noun)
The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. जागरूकता
Synonyms: Alertness, Caution, Diligence, Surveillance
Antonyms: Indifference, Neglect, Carelessness, Impulsiveness
Example: They were vigilant about protecting their children.
Prohibit (verb)
The action of forbidding something, especially by law. निषेध
Synonyms: Banning, Forbidding, Prohibiting, Barring
Antonyms: Freedom, Incitement, Support, Wildness
Example: She has promised to implement prohibition in a phased manner.
Convicted (adjective)
Having been declared guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge. अपराधी
Synonyms: Damned, Doomed, Fated
Antonyms: Commend, Exonerate, Exculpate, Cite
Example: The plaintiff was convicted of the crime.
Prosecution (noun)
The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge. अभियोग पक्ष
Synonyms: Arraign, Indict, Litigate, Sue
Antonyms: Defeat, Failure, Neglect
Example: A number of prosecutions have taken place under the new regulations, and penalties have been inflicted.
Stubble (noun)
The very short hairs on someone's skin when they have not shaved recently. खूंटी
Synonyms: Shaggy, Unshaven, Barbate, Whiskered
Antonyms: Unbearded, Unhirsute, Uncover
Example: He is a slight man in middle age with short, grey hair and a stubble beard.
Ascertained (verb)
Find (something) out for certain. निधारित
Synonyms: Discover, Establish, Fix, Determine
Antonyms: Disprove, Invalidate, Aid, Assist
Example: There should be a public inquiry to ascertain the facts.
Brutal (adjective)
Savagely violent. कठोर
Synonyms: Savage, Cruel, Vicious, Ferocious
Antonyms: Gentle, Humane, Calm, Courteous
Example: The traffic was brutal on the way to work.
Assault (verb)
Make a physical attack on. हमला
Synonyms: Aggression, Charge, Incursion, Invasion
Antonyms: Retreat, Decrease, Praise
Example: He was accused of assault.
Conspiring (verb)
A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful. साजिश
Synonyms: Plot, Scheme, Stratagem, Cabal.
Antonyms: Faithfulness, Honesty, Ignorance, Loyalty
Example: Seven men, all from Bristol, admitted conspiracy to commit arson.
Maintained (verb)
Cause or enable (a condition or situation) to continue. अनुरक्षित
Synonyms: Continue, Control, Cultivate, Finance
Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Discontinue, Finish
Example: The king swears he will maintain the laws of God.
Attempt (verb)
Make an effort to achieve or complete (something difficult). प्रयासित
Synonyms: Begun, Initiated, Launched, Started
Antonyms: Dropped, Quit, Gave Up, Quitted
Example: he would not have attempted the life of a friend.
Condemn (verb)
Express complete disapproval of निंदा
Synonyms: Castigate, Censure, Chide, Criticize
Antonyms: Approve, Compliment, Laud, Praise
Example: We strongly condemn this attack against our allies.
March (verb)
Walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread. यातायात
Synonyms: Stride, Walk, Pace, Tread
Antonyms: Halt, Retreat, Retrogress, Stay
Example: The soldiers marched behind the coffin.
Protesting (noun)
A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something. विरोध
Synonyms: Objection, Exception, Complaint, Disapproval.
Antonyms: Support, Approval, Harmony, Peace.
Example: The decision was protested by dozens of people.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 25 Feb 2024The Delhi High Court rejected the plea filed by Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra concerning the alleged disclosure of ‘confidential’ information from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to the media, in the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) investigation on Friday.
Justice Subramonium Prasad presided over the case and questioned Mahua Moitra's counsel about the specific prejudicial aspects mentioned in the press reports, on Thursday and then delivered the ‘Dismissed’ verdict on Friday.
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1. Synonym of Conspiring
2. Antonym of Ascertained
3. Synonym of Stubble
4. Antonym of Condemn
5. Synonym of Thriving
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