20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Slams (verb)
Shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly. पराजित करना
Synonyms: Bang, Attacked, Scolded, Blasted
Antonyms: Loose, Open, Slack, Unsealed
Example: He slammed the door in my face.
Conduct (noun)
An idea that is taken to be true on the basis of probability. संचालित
Synonyms: Manage, Direct, Run, Control
Antonyms: Misdirected, Vagrant, Wandering
Example: The police are conducting an investigation into last week's robbery.
Pleaded (verb)
The action of making an emotional or earnest appeal to someone प्रार्थना का
Synonyms: Beg, Entreat, Beseech, Implore
Antonyms: Refuse, Answer, Decide, Punish
Example: A kind of pleading came into her voice.
Committed (verb)
The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc. प्रतिबद्धता
Synonyms: Engagement, Guarantee, Need, Pledge
Antonyms: Break, Breach, Irresponsibility, Denial
Example: The church has a commitment to helping the poor.
Allies (noun)
A state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose. मित्र-राष्ट्र
Synonyms: Associate, Colleague, Friend, Partner
Antonyms: Antagonist, Detractor, Enemy, Foe
Example: India and its Asian allies.
Nomination (verb)
Propose or formally enter as a candidate for election or for an honour or award. मनोनीत
Synonyms: Approved, Proposed, Suggested, Called
Antonyms: Dismissed, Expelled, Discharged, Fired
Example: We expect the party to nominate him for president.
Prosecution (noun)
The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge. अभियोग पक्ष
Synonyms: Arraign, Indict, Litigate, Sue
Antonyms: Defeat, Failure, Neglect
Example: A number of prosecutions have taken place under the new regulations, and penalties have been inflicted.
Fraudulently (adverb)
Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain. धोखा
Synonyms: Blackmail, Deceit, Extortion, Graft
Antonyms: Artlessness, Entertainment, Forthrightness, Frankness
Example: He was found guilty of bank fraud.
Seemed (verb)
Give the impression of being something or having a particular quality. प्रतीत हुआ
Synonyms: Imply, Look, Show, Sound
Antonyms: Deny, Gainsay, Conceal, Disclaim
Example: She seemed happy enough this morning.
Conceal (verb)
Not allow to be seen छिपाना
Synonyms: Bury, Camouflage, Cloak, Cover
Antonyms: Disregard, Ignore, Reveal, Uncover
Example: The sunglasses conceal her eyes.
Detected (verb)
Discover or identify the presence or existence of. पता लगाना
Synonyms: Disclosed, Exposed, Identified, Invented
Antonyms: Hidden, Lost, Unfound
Example: The test is used to detect the presence of alcohol in the blood.
Revealed (verb)
Make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others. प्रकाशित
Synonyms: Divulge, Disclose, Release, Leak
Antonyms: Hide, Conceal
Example: The test revealed the true cause of death.
Considering (verb)
By a notably large amount or to a notably large extent काफी
Synonyms: Appreciably, Far, Greatly, Markedly
Antonyms: Insignificantly, Little, Slightly, Unappreciably
Example: He's considerably fatter than he was when I knew him.
Establish (verb)
The action of establishing something or being established. प्रतिष्ठानों
Synonyms: Formation, Formulation, Founding, Inauguration
Antonyms: Abolition, Closing, Closure, Disbanding
Example: The establishment of a business.
Conclusion (noun)
Having or likely to have the effect of proving a case निर्णायक
Synonyms: Compelling, Convincing, Decisive, Indisputable
Antonyms: Ambiguous, Disputable, Doubtful, Dubious
Example: The data is far from conclusive.
Associated (adjective)
Connected with something else. संबंधित
Synonyms: Identical, Like, Similar, Allied
Antonyms: Different, Dissimilar, Unlike, Distinct
Example: These symptoms are particularly associated with migraine headaches.
Initiative (noun)
Official action that is taken to solve a problem or improve a situation. पहल
Synonyms: Enterprise, Inventiveness, Resourcefulness, Capability.
Antonyms: Cowardice, Idleness, Inactivity, Indifference.
Example: There's talk of a new peace initiative.
Isolated (verb)
The state of feeling alone and without friends or help. एकांत
Synonyms: Confinement, Desolation, Remoteness, Segregation
Antonyms: Attach, Combine, Connect, Couple
Example: The researchers work in isolation.
Prioritized (verb)
Designate or treat (something) as being very or most important. प्राथमिकता देना
Synonyms: Grade, Order, Place, Range
Antonyms: Cancel, Disorder, Disorganize, Disperse
Example: It's always difficult to prioritize work, school, and family.
Reflect (verb)
Throwback (heat, light, or sound) without absorbing it. प्रतिबिंबित
Synonyms: Echoed, Emulated, Imitated, Repeated
Antonyms: Request, Take, Disregard, Ignore
Example: He saw himself reflected in the water/mirror/shop window.
The editorial
Source: The Print · 8 Apr 2023GENEVA (Reuters) -The World Health Organization chief pressed China on Thursday to share its information about the origins of COVID-19, saying that until that happened all hypotheses remained on the table, more than three years after the virus first emerged.
“Without full access to the information that China has, you cannot say this or that,” said Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in response to a question about the origin of the virus.
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1. Synonym of Committed
2. Antonym of Establish
3. Synonym of Allies
4. Antonym of Slams
5. Synonym of Conduct
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