10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Grotesque (adjective)
Meaning- Incongruous or inappropriate to a shocking degree. बेढंगा बना हुआ
Synonyms: Shocking, Farcical, Unbelievable, Incredible
Antonyms: Sensible, Logical, Reasonable
Example: The whole situation was really grotesque.
Dodge (verb)
Meaning- To avoid doing something, especially in a dishonest way. टाल जाना
Synonyms: Avoid, Evade, Shun, Get out of
Antonyms: Face, Confront, Meet
Example: He dodged his military service.
Euphoria (noun)
Meaning- A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness. सुखाभास
Synonyms: Elation, Happiness, Rapture, Glee
Antonyms: Despair, Sadness, Depression
Example: Even thinking about seeing it brings a feeling of euphoria so intense that I'm having to resist the urge to go and lie down.
Smother (verb)
Meaning- Suppress (a feeling or action). दबाना
Synonyms: Stifle, Restrain, Repress, Hold back
Antonyms: Encourage, Boost, Amplify
Example: The state can sometimes become part of the problem, by smothering the enthusiasm of its citizens.
Impunity (noun)
Meaning- Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action. दंडाभाव
Synonyms: Immunity, Exemption, Indemnity, Dispensation
Antonyms: Denial, Disfavour
Example: They continue to break the law with impunity.
Cue (noun)
Meaning- An action or event that is a signal for somebody to do something. संकेत
Synonyms: Signal, Sign, Indication, Prompt
Example: I think that's my cue to explain why I'm here.
Exonerate (verb)
Meaning- Release someone from (a duty or obligation). विमुक्त करना
Synonyms: Release, Discharge, Relieve, Free
Antonyms: Hold, Keep, Retain
Example: The president cannot be exonerated from responsibility for this problem.
Rein (noun)
Meaning- The power to direct and control. गडोर
Synonyms: Control, Govern, Curb, Command
Antonyms: Powerlessness, Weakness, Incapability
Example: A new chairperson will soon take over the reins.
Tormentor (noun)
Meaning- A person who causes somebody to suffer. कष्टदाता
Synonyms: Torturer, Harasser, Intimidator
Antonyms: Defender, Guardian, Protector
Example: The dog suddenly turned on its tormentors.
Retort (noun)
Meaning- A quick, angry or humorous reply. मुंहतोड़ जवाब
Synonyms: Rejoinder, Riposte, Counter, Response
Antonyms: Question, Ask, Inquire
Example: She opened her mouth to make a suitably cutting retort.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 23 Jun 2020India faces a grave strategic challenge from China which has naturally upset the entire country. The reaction, however, should be thought through to avoid harming Indian businesses and labour force. In a world where economies are linked through cross-border capital and technology flows and globalised supply chains, reflexive calls for boycott of products or services which have some Chinese investments can be counterproductive.
To illustrate, some Indian unicorns such as MakeMy Trip and Zomato have received investment from Chinese entities. However, they are Indian companies largely employing locals who have raised capital from across the world. Chinese investors are among them. Thereby, targeting such companies results in collateral damage which encompasses Indian investors and employees.
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1. Synonym of Smother
2. Antonym of Rein
3. Synonym of Impunity
4. Antonym of Tormentor
5. Synonym of Dodge
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