10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Prevailed (verb)
Existing at a particular time. प्रचलित
Synonyms: Current, Predominant, Prevalent, Rampant
Antonyms: Limited, Uncommon, Unfixed, Individual
Example: The town is kept cool by the prevailing westerly winds.
Imposed (verb)
To make a law, rule, opinion, etc. be accepted by using your power or authority. आरोपित करना
Synonyms: Foist, Force, Thrust, Inflict.
Antonyms: Disorder, Displace, Forge, Overlook
Example: I don't want them to impose their religious beliefs on my children.
Restricted (adjective)
A limiting condition or measure, especially a legal one. प्रतिबंध
Synonyms: Check, Condition, Constraint, Control
Antonyms: Allowance, Liberation, Permission, Advantage
Example: They placed/imposed restrictions on smoking indoors.
Diverted (verb)
Cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another. ध्यान हटाना
Synonyms: Alter, Deflect, Redirect, Switch
Antonyms: Stay, Straighten, Anger, Be Direct
Example: Police diverted traffic to a side street.
Regulated (verb)
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.
Consecutively (adverb)
Following each other continuously. लगातार
Synonyms: Succeeding, Following, Running, Continuous.
Antonyms: Separate, Broken, Discontinuous, Infrequent
Example: I was amazed that she contradicted herself in consecutive sentences.
Conspiracy (noun)
A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful. साजिश
Synonyms: Plot, Scheme, Stratagem, Cabal.
Antonyms: Faithfulness, Honesty, Ignorance, Loyalty
Example: Seven men, all from Bristol, admitted conspiracy to commit arson.
Preserves (verb)
Maintain (something) in its original or existing state. संरक्षित
Synonyms: Untouched, Uncontaminated, Unspoiled, Pristine
Antonyms: Decayed, Decomposed, Corrupted, Spoiled
Example: The fossil was well preserved.
Mobilizing (verb)
The ability to move or be moved freely and easily. गतिशीलता
Synonyms: Flexibility, Maneuverability, Motility, Movability
Antonyms: Immobility, Immovability, Immotility, Immovableness
Example: She lost mobility in her left hand.
Recommended (verb)
A suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action, especially one put forward by an authoritative body. अनुशंसा
Synonyms: Charge, Endorsement, Guidance, Instruction
Antonyms: Disapproval, Opposition, Refusal, Rejection
Example: I gave the trainee a glowing recommendation.
The editorial
Source: The Hindustan Times · 18 Sep 2023J&K Police said two Lashkar-e-Toiba militants, including local commander Uzair Khan, have been encircled by security forces in the forest in south Kashmir.
Fresh firing and blasts were heard as the counter-terrorist operation in the Gadole forest of Kokernag in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district entered its third day on Friday. Two army officers and a Jammu and Kashmir Police DSP made the supreme sacrifice when they came under attack by hiding terrorists of Lashkar-e-Toiba early on Wednesday.
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1. Synonym of Restricted
2. Antonym of Preserves
3. Synonym of Prevailed
4. Antonym of Diverted
5. Synonym of Imposed
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