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14,Aug,2023

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Derailed (verb)

Cause (a train or tram) to leave its tracks accidentally. पटरी से उतरना

Synonyms: Crash, Hinder, Thwart, Wreck

Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Encourage, Forward

Example: The train was derailed by heavy snow.

Expressing (verb)

To show something such as a feeling or an opinion by words or actions. व्यक्त

Synonyms: Communicate, Convey, Indicate, Show

Antonyms: Suppress, Restrict, Restrain, Stifle

Example: He expressed an interest in the product.

Sabotage (noun)

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.

Suspended (verb)

Imposed by a judge or court but not enforced as long as no further offence is committed within a specified period. निलंबन

Synonyms: Adjournment, Interruption, Delay, Stay

Antonyms: Continuation, Resumption, Beginning, Opening

Example: He was angry about his suspension from the team.

Departure (noun)

The action of leaving, especially to start a journey. प्रस्थान

Synonyms: Leaving, Going, Withdrawal, Exit.

Antonyms: Arrival, Coming, Entrance, Stay.

Example: They had to postpone (their) departure because of bad weather.

Conviction (noun)

A formal declaration by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law that someone is guilty of a criminal offence. दोषसिद्धि

Synonyms: Confidence, Faith, Feeling, Principle

Antonyms: Distrust, Doubt, Disbelief, Unbelief

Example: She had a firm conviction that they would meet again in the hereafter.

Laundering (verb)

Conceal the origins of (money obtained illegally) शोधन

Synonyms: Clean, Administration, Management

Antonyms: Dirty, Bedraggled, Begrimed

Example: Hunsaker was laundering the profits through his bank.

Incumbents (adjective)

Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility. अवलंबी

Synonyms: Binding, Obligatory, Mandatory, Necessary

Antonyms: Candidate, Applicant, Aspirant, Contender

Example: The incumbent president faces problems which began many years before he took office.

Boycotting (verb)

Withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest. बहिष्कार करना

Synonyms: Snub, Avoid, Spurn, Shun

Antonyms: Support, Accept, Allow, Approve

Example: They boycotted the city's bus system.

Speculation (noun)

The activity of guessing possible answers to a question without having enough information to be certain अनुमान

Synonyms: belief, conjecture, opinion, thought

Antonyms: reality, truth, disdain, disregard

Example: This is pure speculation on my part.

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Source: The Hindu · 14 Aug 2023

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1. Synonym of Boycotting

2. Antonym of Expressing

3. Synonym of Laundering

4. Antonym of Suspended

5. Synonym of Derailed

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