20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Corrupt (adjective)
Dishonest or immoral behaviour or activities. भ्रष्टाचार
Synonyms: Dishonesty, Deceit, Deception, Duplicity.
Antonyms: Honesty, Decency, Goodness, Honor.
Example: I deplore the poverty and corruption of my country.
Resolution (noun)
Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering. दृढ़
Synonyms: Adamant, Bold, Courageous, Obstinate
Antonyms: Afraid, Agreeable, Complacent, Cooperative
Example: She is a resolute competitor.
Excise (noun)
A tax levied on certain goods and commodities produced or sold within a country and on licences granted for certain activities. उत्पाद शुल्क
Synonyms: Surcharge, Tariff, Customs, Duty
Antonyms: Tax, Levy, Impose, Fine
Example: New car buyers will be hit by increases in taxes and excise.
Revolution (noun)
A change in the way a country is governed, usually to a different political system and often using violence or war. क्रान्ति
Synonyms: Rebellion, Revolt, Insurrection, Mutiny
Antonyms: Surrender, Capitulation, Submission, Abdication
Example: The French Revolution changed France from a monarchy to a republic.
Summons (noun)
Order (someone) to be present. बुलवाना
Synonyms: Ask, Assemble, Call, Convene
Antonyms: Answer, Cancel, Disperse, Divide
Example: He was incensed and summoned the villagers to appear before him.
Demonetization (noun)
The withdrawal of a coin, note, or precious metal from use as legal tender. नोटबंदी
Synonyms: Devaluate, Devalue, Termination, Ending
Antonyms: Upgrade, Enhance, Appreciate, Blow Up
Example: During this demonetisation the notes that were taken out of circulation were the denominations of 500 and 1000.
Investigation (noun)
Carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of (an incident, allegation, etc.) so as to establish the truth. जांच
Synonyms: Consider, Examine, Explore, Inspect
Antonyms: Answer, Forget, Ignore, Neglect
Example: The police are still investigating the murder.
Enforcement (noun)
The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation. प्रवर्तन
Synonyms: Imposition, Implementation, Application, Administration
Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect
Example: The enforcement of such regulations may be difficult where monitoring is poor or testing is accessed from foreign jurisdictions.
Announced (verb)
Make a formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention. घोषणा
Synonyms: Call, Declare, Disclose, Issue
Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Hold, Keep
Example: The government announced a cut in taxes.
Session (noun)
A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business. सत्र
Synonyms: Meeting, Sitting, Assembly, Conclave
Antonyms: Stagnation, Inactivity, Inertia, Immobility
Example: The court was in session.
Initiated (verb)
Cause (a process or action) to begin. आरंभ करना
Synonyms: Begin, Commence, Inaugurate, Institute
Antonyms: Block, Cease, Close, Complete
Example: Doctors have initiated a series of tests to determine the cause of the problem.
Alliance (noun)
A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations. संधि
Synonyms: Association, League, Compact, Concordat
Antonyms: Dissociation, Disaffiliation, Separation, Severance
Example: We need to form a closer alliance between government and industry.
Significance (noun)
In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention. काफी
Synonyms: Notably, Remarkably, Importantly, Seriously
Antonyms: Slightly, Doubtfully, Apparently, Superficially
Example: Another store sold the game for a significantly lower price.
Developed (verb)
The process of developing or being developed. विकास
Synonyms: Advancement, Evolution, Expansion, Improvement
Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Halt, Retreat
Example: Good nutrition is important for proper muscle development.
Sabotaged (verb)
An act or process tending to hamper or hurt. बिगाड़ना
Synonyms: Wreck, Destroy, Obstruct, Cripple
Antonyms: Aid, Abet, Assist, Facilitate
Example: They sabotaged the enemy's oil fields.
Convey (verb)
Transport or carry to a place. अवगत करा
Synonyms: Bring, Send, Transfer, Transmit
Antonyms: Receive, Take, Deny, Discourage
Example: The singer was conveyed from her hotel to the airport by limousine.
Accompanied (verb)
Go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort. के साथ
Synonyms: Abetted, Advised, Assisted, Backed
Antonyms: Discouraged, Harmed, Hindered, Impeded
Example: She will accompany me to the store.
Allies (noun)
A state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose. मित्र-राष्ट्र
Synonyms: Associate, Colleague, Friend, Partner
Antonyms: Antagonist, Detractor, Enemy, Foe
Example: India and its Asian allies.
Threatened (verb)
A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done. धमकी
Synonyms: Warning, Ultimatum, Commination, Menaces
Antonyms: Certainty, Safety, Surety.
Example: The country is a great/major/serious threat to world peace.
Assurance (noun)
Tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts. आश्वासन
Synonyms: Encourage, Persuade, Reassure, Satisfy
Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Distress
Example: I can assure you that you won't be disappointed.
The editorial
Source: The Hindustan Times · 20 Apr 2023The SIT had decided to recreate the crime scene on Tuesday as part of the probe into the killing.
Five police personnel have been suspended over the murder of gangster-politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf while in the custody of the cops late Saturday in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh. The suspended police officers include Station House Officer Ashwani Kumar Singh from the city's Shahganj Police Station. Of the other four, two hold the rank of Inspector and two Constable.
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1. Synonym of Resolution
2. Antonym of Initiated
3. Synonym of Alliance
4. Antonym of Accompanied
5. Synonym of Session
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