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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Integrity (noun)

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. अखंडता

Synonyms: Honesty, Uprightness, Probity, Rectitude

Antonyms: Deceit, Dishonesty, Corruption, Disgrace

Example: He was a man of integrity.

Retaliation (noun)

Make an attack in return for a similar attack. प्रतिकार करना

Synonyms: Reciprocate, Get, Pay, Recompense

Antonyms: Depart, Leave, Lose, Take

Example: The children retaliated by flicking darts or throwing inkwells.

Sovereignty (noun)

Supreme power or authority. संप्रभुता

Synonyms: Jurisdiction, Supremacy, Dominion, Power

Antonyms: Subservience, Subjection, Heteronomy, Subjugation

Example: It is time to reclaim our basic sovereignty, the power to decide for ourselves.

Suspects (verb)

Have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof. संदिग्ध

Synonyms: Open, Pseudo, Doubtable, Thick

Antonyms: Innocent, Known, Trusted, Trustworthy

Example: He's suspected in four burglaries.

Aggression (noun)

Ready or likely to attack or confront आक्रामक

Synonyms: Combative, Contentious, Destructive, Intrusive

Antonyms: Calm, Complaisant, Easygoing, Laid-Back

Example: He started to get aggressive and began to shout.

Judiciary (noun)

With good judgement or sense. सविवेक

Synonyms: Prudent, Sage, Sane, Sapient

Antonyms: Unsuitably, Badly, Improperly, Inappropriately

Example: Indeed, a judiciously chosen orchestra afforded a pleasure not to be found on just any day in the concert hall.

Sanctions (noun)

Official permission to do or change something. मंज़ूरी

Synonyms: Penalty, Punishment, Deterrent

Antonyms: Reward, Prohibition, Ban

Example: The government has sanctioned the use of force.

Procurement (noun)

The action of obtaining or procuring something. वसूली

Synonyms: Acquisition, Ownership, Accession, Possession

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Fail, Forfeit

Example: Laws will simplify procurement in the public sector.

Invasion (noun)

An instance of invading a country or region with an armed force. आक्रमण

Synonyms: Occupation, Conquering, Capture, Seizure

Antonyms: Obedience, Retreat, Surrender, Withdrawal

Example: Linking climate change and biological invasions: ocean warming facilitates nonindigenous species invasions.

Federal (adjective)

A group of states with a central government but independence in internal affairs. संघ

Synonyms: Confederacy, Union, Coalition, Alliance.

Antonyms: Division, Separation, Disunion.

Example: The organization emerged from a federation of six national agencies.

Controversy (noun)

Prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion. विवाद

Synonyms: Disagreement, Dispute, Argument, Debate

Antonyms: Agreement, Concurrence, Peace, Compliment

Example: The decision aroused much controversy among the students.

Contending (verb)

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.

Defamatory (adjective)

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.

Considerable (adjective)

By a notably large amount or to a notably large extent. काफी

Synonyms: Appreciably, Far, Greatly, Markedly

Antonyms: Insignificantly, Little, Slightly

Example: He's considerably fatter than he was when I knew him.

Pertaining (verb)

To exist or apply in a particular situation or at a particular time. संबंधित

Synonyms: concern, connected, referring, related

Antonyms: ignore, disregard, slight

Example: The laws pertaining to immigration.

Influence (noun)

The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itself. प्रभाव

Synonyms: Clout, Consequence, Control, Domination

Antonyms: Beginning, Cause, Commencement, Insignificance

Example: His health problems may have had some influence on his decision.

Aimed (verb)

Point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target. उद्देश्य

Synonyms: Anticipated, Calculated, Designed, Directed

Antonyms: Dislike, Hate, Hatred, Aimlessness

Example: He aimed the gun carefully before shooting.

Impact (noun)

The action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another. प्रभाव

Synonyms: Collision, Crash, Smash, Clash

Antonyms: Avoidance, Failure, Loss, Praise

Example: We need to be concerned about the environmental impacts of all this construction.

Depicted (verb)

Represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form. चित्रित

Synonyms: Characterize, Detail, Illustrate, Interpret

Antonyms: Hide, Conceal, Suppress, Confuse

Example: Her paintings depict the lives of ordinary people in the last century.

Narrative (noun)

A story or a description of a series of events. कथा

Synonyms: Story, Chronology, History, Account

Antonyms: Truth, Fact, Reality, Materiality

Example: He is writing a detailed narrative of his life on the island.

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Source: The Hindu · 27 Feb 2024

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1. Synonym of Sanctions

2. Antonym of Integrity

3. Synonym of Procurement

4. Antonym of Narrative

5. Synonym of Pertaining

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