15 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Daunt (verb)
To make somebody feel nervous and less confident about doing something. दौंट
Synonyms: Discourage, Intimidate, Dishearten, Scare
Antonyms: Encourage, Stimulate, Inspire, Comfort
Example: There is no task that will daunt this dedicated team.
Permeate (verb)
to spread to every part of an object or a place तर
Synonyms: Pervade, Suffuse, Imbue, Fill
Antonyms: Drain, Dehydrate, Evaporate, Parch
Example: Time is running out to permeate the piece.
Foment (verb)
To create trouble or violence or make it worse. उत्तेजना
Synonyms: Incite, Provoke, Instigate, Stir up
Antonyms: Abate, Check, Soothe, Allay
Example: His legs should be fomented.
Adhere (verb)
To stick to something. चिपकना
Synonyms: Stick, Cling, Cohere, Bond
Antonyms: Separate, Loosen, Dob, Abandon
Example: Paint won't adhere well to a greasy surface.
Overweening (adjective)
showing that you are too confident or proud. आत्मविश्वास
Synonyms: Arrogant, Haughty, Conceited, Uppity
Antonyms: Humble, Modest, Selfless, Unassuming
Example: The overweening arrogance of the Supreme Court.
Flex (verb)
To bend, move or stretch an arm or a leg, or pull a muscle tight, especially in order to prepare for a physical activity. झुकाना
Synonyms: Bend, Deform, Crook, Turn
Antonyms: Straighten, Extend, Support, Unbend
Example: And less flex means better handling.
Stamp (verb)
To put your foot down heavily and noisily on the ground. मुहर
Synonyms: Mark, Brand, Imprint, Impress
Antonyms: Autograph, Denial, Disallowance, Tiptoe
Example: A first-class stamp.
Imposition (noun)
The act of introducing something such as a new law or rule, or a new tax. आरोपण
Synonyms: Infliction, Levy, Application, Demand
Antonyms: Honesty, Absolve, Aid, Candor
Example: A horrid imposition on my part.
Wrath (noun)
Extreme anger. रोष
Synonyms: Rage, Anger, Fury, Outrage
Antonyms: Happiness, Calmness, Peace, Pleasure
Example: The wrath of brothers is fierce and devilish.
Conciliatory (adjective)
Having the intention or effect of making angry people calm. सुलह-समझौता
Synonyms: Propitiatory, Compromising, Pacific, Appeasing
Antonyms: Antagonistic, Uncompromising, Soul-crushing, Argumentative
Example: We deliberately took a very conciliatory tone.
Ally (noun)
a country that has agreed to help and support another country, especially in case of a war मित्र
Synonyms: Associate, Unite, Friend, Combine
Antonyms: Rival, Foe, Antagonist, Opponent
Example: He's a good ally in fight.
Bloc (noun)
a group of countries that work closely together because they have similar political interests ब्लॉक
Synonyms: Coalition, Faction, Federation, Alliance
Antonyms: Fork, Terrorism, Cold-heartedness, Disunion
Example: I have been in all the east bloc countries.
Tactic (noun)
the particular method you use to achieve something रणनीति
Synonyms: Stratagem, Plan, Strategy, Ploy
Antonyms: Chance, No plan, Chaos, Confusion
Example: This is a tactic of cowards, not that of soldiers.
Hawkish (adjective)
preferring to use military action rather than peaceful discussion in order to solve a political problem युद्धकारी
Synonyms: Warlike, Bellicose, Militant, Belligerent
Antonyms: Pacifist, Peaceful, Friendly, Very hot
Example: The president is hawkish on foreign policy.
Subversive (noun)
a person who tries to destroy or damage a government or political system by attacking it secretly or indirectly विध्वंसक
Synonyms: Revolutionary, Insurgent, Seditious, Revolutionist
Antonyms: Loyal, Obedient, Law-abiding, Central
Example: But your work is subversive because you make people.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 5 Nov 2022China’s 20th Party Congress concluded with hardly any surprises, and a predetermined script was implemented without any hitch. Xi Jinping was anointed President for an unprecedented third term, and all six of his acolytes made it to the powerful Politburo Standing Committee. Li Qiang is widely expected to take over as Prime Minister from Li Keqiang, who was unceremoniously dropped from the standing committee. Mr. Xi’s words while introducing the new leadership — that they would not be daunted by ‘high winds, choppy waters and even dangerous storms’ — reflected the prevailing mood at the Congress.
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1. Synonym of Foment
2. Antonym of Daunt
3. Synonym of Tactic
4. Antonym of Conciliatory
5. Synonym of Wrath
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