'full of arrogance prejudice and lies' china slams g7 statement on ukraine war

The Hindustan Times

20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Disputed (verb)

Argue about (something). विवादित

Synonyms: Debate, Discuss, Quarrel, Argue

Antonyms: Certain, Definite, Sure, Agreeable

Example: You can dispute your bill if you believe it is inaccurate.

Coercion (noun)

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats. दबाव

Synonyms: Duress, Intimidation, Persuasion, Bullying

Antonyms: Consent, Agreement, Approval, Permission

Example: It was vital that the elections should be free of coercion or intimidation.

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.

Confrontation (noun)

Come face to face with (someone) with hostile or argumentative intent. सामना होना

Synonyms: Accost, Defy, Encounter, Meet

Antonyms: Avoid, Dodge, Evade, Surrender

Example: They confronted the invaders at the shore.

Detention (noun)

Confinement or imprisonment, usually for a short time कैद

Synonyms: Custody, Imprisonment, Confinement, Incarceration

Antonyms: Assistance, Help, Freedom, Liberation

Example: He was kept in detention by the police.

Regulations (noun)

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority. नियमों

Synonyms: Ruling, Order, Directive, Act

Antonyms: Deregulation, Disorganization, Lawlessness, Mismanagement

Example: Under pressure from the American government, Fiat and other manufacturers obeyed the new safety regulations.

Complicated (adjective)

To make something more difficult to deal with, do, or understand. जटिल बनाना

Synonyms: Convolute, Impede, Involve, Muddle

Antonyms: Enlighten, Explain, Order, Arrange

Example: All he does is complicate things.

Collision (noun)

An accident that happens when two vehicles hit each other with force. टक्कर

Synonyms: Concussion, Dilapidation, Percussion, Destruction

Antonyms: Avoidance, Building, Compliment, Construction

Example: The car was involved in a collision.

Incursion (noun)

An invasion or attack, especially a sudden or brief one. चढ़ाई

Synonyms: Defend, Inability, Praise, Refrain

Antonyms: Aggression, Attack, Foray, Infiltration

Example: There were repeated marine incursions which brought the occasional marine animals into the fossil assemblages.

Restraint (noun)

Intended to keep someone under control or prevent someone from doing something. रोक

Synonyms: Constraining, Forbidding, Governing, Prohibiting

Antonyms: Permit, Promote, Release, Start

Example: When he started fighting, it took four police officers to restrain him.

Plenary (adjective)

To be attended by all participants at a conference or assembly, who otherwise meet in smaller groups. परिपूर्ण

Synonyms: Absolute, Complete, Full, General

Antonyms: Incomplete, Limited, Part, Partial

Example: The bill is then put on the order of the day of a plenary sitting.

Envoy (noun)

A messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission. दूत

Synonyms: Representative, Delegate, Deputy, Agent

Antonyms: Receiver, Nonrepresentative, Atypical, Undemocratic

Example: ‘Bush sent a peace envoy to Northern Ireland.

Looming (adjective)

Liable to happen soon. उभरते

Synonyms: Approaching, Imminent, Impending, Appearing

Antonyms: Distant, Later, Remote, Past

Example: There is a crisis looming.

Conducive (adjective)

Providing the right conditions for something good to happen or exist. अनुकूल

Synonyms: Favorable, Helpful, Beneficial, Facilitative

Antonyms: Bad, Injurious, Damaging, Deleterious

Example: The roads are not conducive to big lorries coming back and forth.

Slammed (verb)

Shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly. पराजित करना

Synonyms: Bang, Attacked, Scolded, Blasted

Antonyms: Loose, Open, Slack, Unsealed

Example: He slammed the door in my face.

Swapping (verb)

To trade or exchange (something or someone) for another. बदली

Synonyms: Alternated, Bartered, Commutated, Interchanged

Antonyms: Final, Kept, Permanent, Placed

Example: We swapped phone numbers.

Aspirations (noun)

A hope or ambition of achieving something. चाह

Synonyms: Desire, Hope, Longing, Yearning

Antonyms: Apathy, Dislike, Indifference, Laziness

Example: She talked about her hopes and aspirations.

Prolonged (adjective)

Continuing for a long time लंबा

Synonyms: Dull, Lengthened, Protracted, Lengthy

Antonyms: Shortened, Concise, Succinct, Terse

Example: The region suffered a prolonged drought .

Portraying (verb)

Describe (someone or something) in a particular way. चित्रित

Synonyms: Characterize, Depict, Describe, Illustrate

Antonyms: Confuse, Falsifying, Obscure, Distorting

Example: She held a photograph portraying her as a child of six.

Fatigue (noun)

Extreme tiredness. थकान

Synonyms: Tired, Exhausted, Weary, Drained

Antonyms: Rested, Rejuvenated, Fresh, Relaxed

Example: They showed no signs of fatigue.

The editorial

Source: The Hindustan Times · 19 Jun 2024

On Monday China's foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said the statement had ‘slandered and attacked China’.

China hit back on Monday after G7 leaders warned Beijing to stop sending weapons components to Russia, saying their end-of-summit statement was ‘full of arrogance, prejudice and lies’.

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Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Incursion

2. Antonym of Slammed

3. Synonym of Swapping

4. Antonym of Plenary

5. Synonym of Envoy

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