10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Outrageous (adjective)
Meaning: Shocking and morally unacceptable. घिनौना; अपमानपूर्ण
Synonyms: Disgraceful, Abominable, Abhorrent, Atrocious
Antonyms: Acceptable, Welcome, Delightful, Gratifying
Example: I must apologise for my outrageous behaviour.
Exhort (verb)
Meaning: To strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something. प्रेरित करना
Synonyms: Urge, Spur, Beseech, Goad, Implore
Antonyms: Discourage, Deter, Dehort, Put Off
Example: The agent exhorted the couple to take insurance cover from his company.
Crackdown (noun)
Meaning: An action by an authority to stop something. नियंत्रण
Synonyms: Suppression, Clampdown, Squelching, Kerb
Antonyms: Encouragement, Incitement, Backing
Example: The government is calling for a crackdown on drivers who speed through red lights.
Vow (verb)
Meaning: Solemnly promise to do a specified thing. शपथ लेना
Synonyms: Swear, Pledge, Plight, Avow, Guarantee
Antonyms: Disavow, Disclaim, Repudiate, Rebut
Example: They vowed for lifetime togetherness when they got married.
Brazen (adjective)
Meaning: (of something bad) done without trying to hide it. निर्लज्ज; खुले तौर पर
Synonyms: Bold, Barefaced, Blatant, Audacious, Brash
Antonyms: Discreet, Abashed, Timid, Shamefaced
Example: There were instances of brazen cheating in the exams.
Perpetuate (verb)
Meaning: To cause something to continue. चिरायु बनाना; यादगार बनाना
Synonyms: Maintain, Preserve, Disseminate, Propagate, Immortalise
Antonyms: Put An End To, Cease, Discontinue, Let Go
Example: The aim of the association is to perpetuate the skills of traditional furniture design.
Persecute (verb)
Meaning: Harass or annoy (someone) persistently. सताना, कष्ट देना
Synonyms: Pester, Torment, Hassle, Badger, Bait, Bedevil
Antonyms: Comfort, Console, Soothe, Reassure
Example: They persecute those who do not conform to their ideas.
Fuss (noun)
Meaning: A protest or dispute of a specified degree or kind; unnecessary excitement, worry or activity. कोलाहल
Synonyms: Commotion, Ruckus, Tumult, Ado, Kerfuffle
Antonyms: Order, Peace, Tranquillity, Harmony, Accord
Example: Those customers who have kicked up a fuss have received refunds.
Conciliator (noun)
Meaning: A person who acts as a mediator between two disputing people or groups. शांति करने वाला
Synonyms: Peacemaker, Mediator, Go-Between, Pacifier, Intercessor
Antonyms: Troublemaker, Rabble-Rouser, Firebrand, Ringleader
Example: She will need all her skills as a conciliator if agreement is to be reached in this dispute.
Bulldoze (verb)
Meaning: Use force insensitively when dealing with (someone or something). दबाव डालना; विवश करना
Synonyms: Oppress, Coerce, Steamroller, Dragoon, Bludgeon
Antonyms: Persuade, Convince, Talk Into, Win Over
Example: They failed to bulldoze the amendment through Congress.
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Source: The Hindu · 4 Jan 2020Swachh Survekshan should go beyond symbolism and adopt sustainability.
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1. Synonym of Persecute
2. Antonym of Bulldoze
3. Synonym of Vow
4. Antonym of Perpetuate
5. Synonym of Conciliator
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