10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Trigger (verb)
Cause (an event or situation) to happen or exist. सक्रिय करना
Synonyms: Prompt, Stimulate, Stir up, Precipitate
Antonyms: Prevent, Discourage
Example: Time is inconsequential here and events are triggered by elements of nature.
Accentuate (verb)
To emphasize something or make it easier to notice. अधिक सुस्पष्ट करना
Synonyms: Emphasize, Underscore, Highlight, Point up, Give prominence to
Antonyms: De-emphasize, Divert attention from
Example: Her short hair accentuated her huge eyes.
Wreck (verb)
Destroy or severely damage (a structure, vehicle, or similar). बरबाद करना
Synonyms: Demolish, Crash, Damage, Ruin
Antonyms: Build, Repair, Construct
Example: A bomb completely wrecked the building.
Allay (verb)
Diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry). कम करना
Synonyms: Reduce, Ease, Relieve, Soothe
Antonyms: Aggravate, Intensify
Example: The report attempted to educate the public and allay fears.
Slash (verb)
Criticize severely. कड़ी आलोचना करना
Synonyms: Censure, Find fault with, Vilify, Scorn
Antonyms: Laud, Praise, Commend
Example: It was his father who had slashed the book.
Impart (verb)
To pass information, knowledge, etc. to other people. प्रदान करना
Synonyms: Convey, Transmit, Pass on, Give
Antonyms: Keep, Withhold
Example: The teachers imparted a great deal of knowledge to their pupils.
Probe (verb)
Seek to uncover information about someone or something. जाँच-पड़ताल करना
Synonyms: Investigate, Inquire into, Look into, Study
Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect
Example: Police are also probing whether icy roads contributed to a crash in which a man died.
Usurp (verb)
To take somebody’s position and/or power without having the right to do this. अन्याय से ले लेना
Synonyms: Seize, Take Over, Arrogate, Appropriate, Wrest
Antonyms: Give in, Capitulate, Yield, Relent
Example: He attempted to usurp the principal’s authority.
Dispel (verb)
Make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear. दूर करना
Synonyms: Eliminate, Get rid of, Dismiss, Disperse
Antonyms: Gather, Collect, Assemble
Example: Actually listening to the record does little to dispel these feelings of disappointment.
Dent (verb)
Have an adverse effect on. काटना
Synonyms: Diminish, Weaken, Undermine
Antonyms: Boost, Bulge
Example: DVD sales may already be denting the box office.
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Source: The Pioneer News · 1 Dec 2021After centuries under the British monarch, Barbados finally cuts ties to become a Republic.
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1. Synonym of Allay
2. Antonym of Probe
3. Synonym of Dent
4. Antonym of Slash
5. Synonym of Dispel
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