10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Bestiality (noun)
Behaviour that is very cruel or like that of an animal: वहशीता
Synonyms: Savage, Brutish, Brutal, Barbarous, Cruel, Vicious, Violent, Inhuman , Uncouth
Antonyms: Civilized, Humane , Magnanimous, Genteel
Example: It is shocking that humans can behave with suchbestiality towards others.
Inhibition (noun)
A feeling of embarrassment or worry that prevents you from saying or doing what you want: अवरोध, रुकावट
Synonyms: Shyness, Reticence, Self-Consciousness, Reserve, Diffidence, Bashfulness, Coyness, Embarrassment, Insecurity, Restraint
Antonyms: Encouragement, Promotion Intemperance, Liberation
Example: She was determined to shed her inhibitions and have a good time.
Marshal (verb)
Assemble and arrange (a group of people, especially troops) in order. क्रमबद्ध रूप से इकट्ठा करना
Synonyms: Assemble, Collect, Muster, Mass, Amass Dispose
Antonyms: Disperse, Scatter Disarrange
Example: The fighting in the city followed reports of the rebels marshalling their forces in the countryside.
Impunity (noun)
Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action. दंडमुक्ति
Synonyms: Immunity, Indemnity, Exemption (From Punishment), Amnesty, Dispensation, Reprieve, Pardon, Exoneration
Antonyms: Susceptibleness, Vulnerability. Charge, Convict
Example: You cannot break the law with impunity.
Contrite (adjective)
(Feeling very sorry and guilty for something bad that you have done: पछताया हुआ, पश्चात्तापी
Synonyms: Remorseful, Repentant, Penitent, Regretful
Antonyms: Unrepentant, Defiant, Impenitent, Unremorseful
Example: She seemed genuinely contrite when she apologized.
Debunk (verb)
To expose the sham or falseness of. भंडाफोड़ करना, परदाफ़ाश करना
Synonyms: Expose, Nail, Show Up, Uncloak, Uncover, Undress, Unmask
Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Secrete, Veil Camouflage, Cloak, Disguise, Mask
Example: The writer's aim was to debunk the myth that had grown up around the actress.
Blatant (adjective)
(Of bad behaviour) done openly and unashamedly. स्पष्ट
Synonyms: Flagrant, Glaring, Obvious, Undisguised, Unconcealed, Overt, Audacious
Antonyms: Inconspicuous, Subtle Imperceptible Unnoticeable, Unobtrusive Concealed, Hidden, Invisible
Example: One of the most interesting things about individuals who stand out as successful transformational leaders is that they tell blatant lies.
Pliant (adjective)
Easily influenced or controlled by other people: आसानी से वश में आने वाला, दब्बू
Synonyms: Compliant, Biddable, Docile, Tractable, Yielding, Malleable, Susceptible,Manageable
Antonyms: Determined,Opinionated,Intractable,Resolute,Stubborn,Unyielding,Firm,Obstinate,Inelastic, Inflexible
Example: I don't think it's a good thing for children to be too pliant.
Certitude (noun)
The state of being certain or confident: यक़ीन
Synonyms: Assuredness, Certainty, Cocksureness, Conviction, Doubtlessness, Surety
Antonyms: Doubt Suspicion Incredulity, Unbelief
Example: It is impossible to predict the outcome of the negotiations with any degree of certitude.
Injunction (noun)
An order from a court, usually telling someone not to do something. आदेश, निषेधाज्ञा
Synonyms: Order, Ruling, Direction, Directive, Command, Instruction Mandate, Exhortation
Antonyms: Appeal, Entreaty, Petition, Plea, Urging Proposal, Recommendation, Suggestion
Example: An injunction banned her from his home.
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1. Synonym of Bestiality
2. Antonym of Pliant
3. Synonym of Certitude
4. Antonym of Impunity
5. Synonym of Inhibition
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