Canada announces fresh sanctions against russia over putin critic navalny’s death

The Hindustan Times

20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Vows (noun)

Solemnly promise to do a specified thing. शपथ

Synonyms: Swear, Pledge, Promise, Affirm

Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Break, Breach

Example: From that day on, she vowed never to trust him again.

Fraught (adjective)

Causing or affected by anxiety or stress. व्याकुल

Synonyms: Charged, Filled, Replete, Abounding

Antonyms: Quiet, Easy, Tranquil, Peaceful

Example: The situation was fraught with danger.

Certain (adjective)

Without doubt ज़रूर

Synonyms: Absolutely, Assuredly, Exactly, Surely

Antonyms: Doubtfully, Questionably, Dubiously, Equivocally

Example: She certainly has a lot of talent.

Apparent (adjective)

Clearly visible or understood. स्पष्ट

Synonyms: Possible, Probable, Supposed, Credible

Antonyms: Unlikely, Doubtful, Dubious, Equivocal

Example: From the beginning, it was apparent that she was not an ordinary child.

Consequences (noun)

A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant. प्रभाव

Synonyms: Result, Outcome, Sequel, Effect

Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Source, Beginning

Example: The money was of little consequence to Tony.

Contingent (adjective)

Subject to chance. निर्भर

Synonyms: Accidental, Fortuitous, Possible, Unforeseen

Antonyms: Predictable, Designed, Essential, Planned

Example: Our plans are contingent on the weather.

Invasion (noun)

An instance of invading a country or region with an armed force. आक्रमण

Synonyms: Occupation, Conquering, Capture, Seizure

Antonyms: Obedience, Retreat, Surrender, Withdrawal

Example: Linking climate change and biological invasions: ocean warming facilitates nonindigenous species invasions.

Emphasized (verb)

Give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing. बल देना

Synonyms: Accentuate, Affirm, Assert, Highlight

Antonyms: Deny, Lose, Mumble, Depreciate

Example: He emphasized how important diet was to health.

Sovereignty (noun)

Supreme power or authority. संप्रभुता

Synonyms: Jurisdiction, Supremacy, Dominion, Power

Antonyms: Subservience, Subjection, Heteronomy, Subjugation

Example: It is time to reclaim our basic sovereignty, the power to decide for ourselves.

Threats (noun)

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.

Intercepted (verb)

The action or fact of preventing someone or something from continuing to a destination. पाबंदी

Synonyms: Interference, Stopping, Interfering With, Interposing.

Antonyms: Miss, Drop, Fumble, Release

Example: Detectives have been intercepting her mail.

Apprehension (noun)

Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen. आशंका

Synonyms: Alarm, Disquiet, Doubt, Dread

Antonyms: Belief, Calm, Confidence, Certainty

Example: There is growing apprehension that fighting will begin again.

Intervention (noun)

The act of interfering with the outcome or course especially of a condition or process हस्‍तक्षेप

Synonyms: Interference, Mediation, Arbitration

Antonyms: Combine, Connect, Join

Example: Military intervention in the crisis.

Intimidated (verb)

The action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated. धमकी

Synonyms: Frightening, Menacing, Terrifying, Scaring.

Antonyms: Assure, Calm, Comfort, Embolden.

Example: He tries to intimidate his opponents.

Vandalizing (verb)

Deliberately destroy or damage (public or private property). तोड़-फोड़

Synonyms: Deface, Demolish, Raze, Smash

Antonyms: Aid, Advancement, Advice

Example: Our car was vandalized in the parking lot.

Breach (verb)

Make a gap in and break through (a wall, barrier, or defence). उल्लंघन

Synonyms: Crack, Rift, Rupture, Aperture

Antonyms: Agreement, Closing, Closure, Juncture

Example: He claims that the city breached an agreement by selling the property.

Enhanced (verb)

Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of. बढ़ाने

Synonyms: Intensify, Magnify, Amplify, Inflate

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Discourage, Hurt

Example: You can enhance the flavor of the dish by using fresh herbs.

Prominence (noun)

Important or famous. प्रमुख

Synonyms: Outstanding, Arresting, Beetling, Bulging

Antonyms: Depressed, Inconspicuous, Invisible, Obscure

Example: She has a rather prominent nose.

Snatching (verb)

Quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager way. छीन लिया

Synonyms: Appropriated, Kidnapped, Seized, Stolen

Antonyms: Missed, Released, Discharged, Freed

Example: Kidnappers snatched the girl from her bedroom.

Refrain (noun)

Stop oneself from doing something. प्रतिबंधित किया

Synonyms: Abstain, Avoid, Cease, Curb

Antonyms: Carry On, Continue, Indulge, Keep On

Example: I was going to make a joke but I refrained.

The editorial

Source: The Hindustan Times · 5 Mar 2024

The latest sanctions will target six Russian officials, including senior officials.

Canada announced a fresh round of sanctions against Russia on Sunday over the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

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Quick quiz: 5 questions on these words

Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Refrain

2. Antonym of Intimidated

3. Synonym of Enhanced

4. Antonym of Sovereignty

5. Synonym of Prominence

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