American business backs democracy

The Economic Times

American business backs democracy
09,Jan,2021

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Implacably (adverb)

In a strongly negative way that cannot be changed. अडिग रूप से

Synonyms: Relentlessly, Hardheartedly, Callously

Antonyms: Gently, Kindly

Example: At the extremes are minorities with views that are implacably opposed.

Cement (verb)

To make a relationship, an agreement, etc. stronger. मज़बूतकरना

Synonyms: Strengthen, Toughen, Reinforce

Antonyms: Weaken, Undermine, Impair

Example: The two firms are expected to cement an agreement soon.

Loom (verb)

(of an event regarded as threatening) seem about to happen. पास ही मंडराना

Synonyms: Brew, Be imminent, Be impending, Be close

Antonyms: Wane, Fall back, Vanish

Example: With the elections looming large, his government is fighting to keep energy prices under control.

Deliberately (adverb)

Consciously and intentionally. जानबूझ कर

Synonyms: Purposely, Knowingly, Wittingly

Antonyms: Unintentionally, Unknowingly, Inadvertently

Example: She would never have deliberately taken her own life.

Vehemently (adverb)

In a forceful, passionate, or intense manner; with great feeling. प्रचण्ड

Synonyms: Fiercely, Forcefully, Violently, Severely

Antonyms: Gently, Calmly

Example: The charge was vehemently denied.

Innate (adjective)

(of a quality, feeling, etc.) that you have when you are born. जन्मजात

Synonyms: Inborn, Natural, Inbred, Intuitive

Antonyms: Acquired, Learned, Extrinsic

Example: Many children seem to have an innate sense of justice.

Grudging (adjective)

Given or allowed only reluctantly or resentfully. अनैच्छिक

Synonyms: Reluctant, Unwilling, Half-hearted, Forced

Antonyms: Willing, Eager

Example: This acknowledgement is almost grudging and apologetic.

Rhetoric (noun)

Speech or writing that is intended to influence people, but that is not completely honest or sincere. वक्रपटुता

Synonyms: Loftiness, Turgidity, Magniloquence

Example: His speech was dismissed as mere rhetoric by the opposition.

Tacitly (adverb)

In a way that is understood or implied without being directly stated. चुपचाप

Synonyms: Implicitly, Silently, Softly

Antonyms: Publicly, Loudly

Example: A government official tacitly accepted that new tests are needed.

Masquerade (noun)

A false show or pretence. स्वाँग

Synonyms: Deception, Façade, Disguise

Antonyms: Unmask, Reality

Example: Everday life is almost solely composed of a series of ritualized masquerades.

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Source: The Economic Times · 9 Jan 2021

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1. Synonym of Rhetoric

2. Antonym of Deliberately

3. Synonym of Cement

4. Antonym of Tacitly

5. Synonym of Innate

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