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: Similar Word · 14 Aug 2023Complacent (Adjective) = Uncritically satisfied with oneself or one’s achievements, self-satisfied Synonyms: Conceited, Contented, Gratified, Obsequious, Satisfied Example: You should not have a complacent attitude toward unemployment. Complaisant (Adjective) = Willingness to please others or to accept their behavior without protest Synonyms: Acquiescent, Agreeable, Cooperative, Obliging, Pliant, Docile, Tractable Example: In the movie, the heroine had a complaisant personality which made it impossible for her to deny anyone anything.
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1. Synonym of Departure
2. Antonym of Derailed
3. Synonym of Incumbents
4. Antonym of Expressing
5. Synonym of Conviction
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