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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Exacerbating (verb)

To make something worse, especially a disease or problem. बिगाड़ देना

Synonyms: Aggravate, Make Worse, Worsen, Inflame.

Antonyms: Calm, Reduce, Aid, Appease.

Example: The proposed factory shutdown would only exacerbate our unemployment problems.

Exceeding (adjective)

To be more than a particular number or amount. अधिक

Synonyms: Excel, Outdo, Outstrip, Surpass.

Antonyms: Fall Behind, Fail, Lose, Surrender.

Example: Sales this year exceeded the total for the two previous years.

Allocated (verb)

The action or process of allocating or sharing out something. आवंटन

Synonyms: Allotment, Assignment, Issuing, Issuance

Antonyms: Misallocate, Deallocate, Keep, Withhold

Example: There will be a closer review of funding allocations for future conferences.

Obligation (noun)

Require or compel (someone) to undertake a legal or moral duty. बाध्य

Synonyms: Oblige, Compel, Commit, Bind

Antonyms: Faltering, Hesitant, Indecisive, Irresolute

Example: You are legally obligated to repay the loan.

Curtail (verb)

Reduce in extent or quantity कटौती

Synonyms: reduce, cut, decrease, lessen

Antonyms: increase, lengthen, long, extended

Example: The new laws are an effort to curtail illegal drug use.

Envoy (noun)

A messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission. दूत

Synonyms: Representative, Delegate, Deputy, Agent

Antonyms: Receiver, Nonrepresentative, Atypical, Undemocratic

Example: Bush sent a peace envoy to Northern Ireland.

Specify (verb)

For a particular reason, purpose, etc. विशेष रूप से

Synonyms: Clearly, Correctly, Definitely, Especially

Antonyms: Questionably, Broadly, Generally, Primarily

Example: I specifically told you not to do it.

Affecting (adjective)

To have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something. प्रभावित

Synonyms: Afflicted, Concerned, Damaged, Distressed

Antonyms: Calm, Collected, Happy, Sane

Example: I find her rather affected.

Hampering (verb)

Hinder or impede the movement or progress of. रोकना

Synonyms: Circumscribed, Cramped, Imprisoned, Restrained

Antonyms: Healthy, Well, Free, Liberated

Example: The project was hampered by budget restraints.

Resisting (verb)

To fight against something or someone that is attacking you. विरोध

Synonyms: Abide, Combat, Confront, Continue

Antonyms: Accept, Encourage, Allow, Assist

Example: I couldn't resist taking a look.

Insurgency (noun)

A person who rises in active revolt, typically against an established government or authority. विद्रोही

Synonyms: Rebel, Revolutionary, Mutineer, Guerrilla

Antonyms: Loyalist, Patriot, Supporter, Advocate

Example: The government struggled to suppress the insurgent forces in the northern region.

Ambushed (verb)

A surprise attack from a hidden position घात लगाना

Synonyms: Camouflage, Concealment, Deception, Hiding

Antonyms: Defend, Guard, Resist, Restrict

Example: Kidnappers waiting in ambush.

Disrupt (verb)

Interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem. बाधित

Synonyms: Disturb, Rattle, Agitate, Bollix

Antonyms: Appease, Soothe, Calm, Clear Up

Example: Protesters disrupted the conference.

Retaliated (verb)

Make an attack in return for a similar attack. प्रतिकार करना

Synonyms: Reciprocate, Get, Pay, Recompense

Antonyms: Depart, Leave, Lose, Take

Example: The children retaliated by flicking darts or throwing inkwells.

Fading (verb)

Gradually grow faint and disappear. फीका

Synonyms: Seedy, Shabby, Tacky, Tattered

Antonyms: Fresh, Good, New, Nice

Example: The smile faded from his face.

Regrettably (adverb)

Making you feel sad and sorry about something खेदजनक

Synonyms: Calamitous, Deplorable, Dire, Disappointing

Antonyms: Cheerful, Comforting, Fortunate, Good

Example: His decision to quit is regrettable.

Succumbed (verb)

To stop fighting against something. हार मान लेना

Synonyms: Yield, Submit, Surrender, Capitulate

Antonyms: Continue, Defend, Fight, Ascend

Example: She easily succumbed to his charms.

Abetted (verb)

To help or encourage someone to do something wrong or illegal. बढ़ावा

Synonyms: Supported, Promoted, Endorsed, Approved

Antonyms: Illegal, Wrongful, Unofficial, Illicit

Example: She abetted the thief in his getaway.

Evoke (verb)

To make someone remember something or feel an emotion. आह्वान करना

Synonyms: Elicited, Inspired, Elicit, Invoke

Antonyms: Missed, Neglected, Decrease, Ignore

Example: The speech evoked great anger.

Defeat (verb)

Having been beaten in a battle or other contest. पराजित

Synonyms: Dejected, Dispirited, Disconsolate, Depressed

Antonyms: Proud, Jubilant, Exultant, Rejoicing

Example: She was defeated by the last steep hill.

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Source: The Hindu · 29 Oct 2024

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1. Synonym of Exceeding

2. Antonym of Retaliated

3. Synonym of Defeat

4. Antonym of Obligation

5. Synonym of Envoy

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