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15 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Blaze (noun)

A conspicuous display or outburst of something. आवेग

Synonyms: Outburst, Eruption, Outbreak

Antonyms: Serene, Calmness, Placid

Example: White ended the season in a blaze of glory, with seven goals in as many games

Unleash (verb)

To suddenly let a strong force, emotion, etc. be felt or have an effect. उन्मुक्त करना

Synonyms: Release, Vent, Express, Air, Take out

Antonyms: Control, Handle, Manage, Hold, Restrain

Example: The government's proposals unleashed a storm of protest in the press.

Spell (verb)

Mean or have as a result. कारण बनना

Synonyms: Lead to, Bring about, Result in

Example: The plans would spell disaster for the economy.

Aberration (noun)

A fact, an action or a way of behaving that is not usual, and that may be unacceptable. असामान्य

Synonyms: Anomaly, Abnormality, Irregularity

Antonyms: Normality, Regularity, Routine

Example: A childless woman was regarded as an aberration, almost a social outcast.

Fete (verb)

Honour or entertain (someone) lavishly. स्वागत करना

Synonyms: Admire, Commend, Glorify

Antonyms: Disregard, Ignore

Example: ‘After the UN meeting the African leaders were fêted by US businessmen.

Bouts (noun)

A short period of intense activity of a specified kind. दौर

Synonyms: Spell, Period, Time, Stretch

Example: It is a chronic condition that can cause periodic bouts of intense pain.

Incognito (adjective)

(of a person) having one's true identity concealed. बेष बदल कर

Synonyms: Disguised, Camouflaged

Example: He ended up dying - fighting against his own people incognito.

Compunction (noun)

A guilty feeling about doing something. पछतावा

Synonyms: Remorse, Scruple, Repentance, Penitence

Example: He had lied to her without compunction.

Quell (verb)

To stop something such as violent behaviour or protests. दमन करना

Synonyms: Put an end to, Stamp out, Quench, End, Finish, Crush

Antonyms: Provoke, Aggravate, Incite, Encourage

Example: Extra police were called in to quell the disturbances.

Ruthless (adjective)

Having or showing no pity or compassion for others. निर्दयी

Synonyms: Merciless, Cruel, Harsh, Hard-hearted

Antonyms: Compassionate, Gentle

Example: Every indication is that he remained ruthless in his treatment of men and women alike.

Infuriate (verb)

Make (someone) extremely angry and impatient. क्रोधित करना

Synonyms: Enrage, Anger, Madden

Antonyms: Calm, Appease

Example: I was infuriated by your article.

Conundrum (noun)

A confusing problem or question that is very difficult to solve. समस्या

Synonyms: Problem, Difficult Question, Quandary, Poser, Enigma, Dilemma

Antonyms: Blessing, Boon, Benison, Grace

Example: One of the most difficult conundrums for the experts.

Tarnish (verb)

Make or become less valuable or respected. मलि‍न करना

Synonyms: Sully, Besmirch, Blemish, Spoil

Antonyms: Improve, Fix

Example: In science, reputation is all and it is easily tarnished.

Bruised (adjective)

(of a person's feelings) hurt. आहत

Synonyms: Hurt, Damaged, Contused, Harmed

Antonyms: Unhurt, Unaffected

Example: They're nursing some bruised pride following the first defeat of the tour.

Trump (verb)

To beat something that somebody says or does by saying or doing something even better. पछाड़ देना से बढ़ कर होना

Synonyms: Surpass, Outshine, Outperform, Eclipse, Upstage

Antonyms: Lose, Fail, Fall behind, Surrender

Example: They were trumped by another firm that made a lower bid.

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1. Synonym of Compunction

2. Synonym of Bouts

3. Synonym of Bruised

4. Antonym of Trump

5. Synonym of Quell

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