10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Reprehensible (adjective)
Deserving censure or condemnation. निन्दनीय
Synonyms: Deplorable, Disgraceful, Disreputable
Antonyms: Praiseworthy, Respectable
Example: I told the publisher that I thought that was totally reprehensible.
Invoke (verb)
To mention or use a law, rule, etc. as a reason for doing something. की सहायता लेना
Synonyms: Cite, Adduce, Refer to, Instance
Antonyms: Misrepresent, Misquote, Distort, Misstate
Example: It is unlikely that libel laws will be invoked.
Lethal (adjective)
Very harmful or destructive. घातक
Synonyms: Deadly, Fatal, Mortal, Noxious, Virulent, Pernicious
Antonyms: Harmless, Nonfatal, Safe, Beneficial
Example: She had been given a lethal dose of poison.
Statute (noun)
A written law passed by a legislative body. अधिनियम
Synonyms: Law, Regulation, Enactment, Bill
Example: Rules are written to reflect the statutes passed in legislation.
Clamp (verb)
Hold (something) tightly against another thing. जकड़ना
Synonyms: Clench, Grip, Hold
Example: Panic washing over her at the realization, she sat back onto her knees and clamped her hands over her ears.
Raze (verb)
Completely destroy (a building, town, or other settlement). जकड़ना
Synonyms: Destroy, Demolish, Ruin
Antonyms: Build, Construct
Example: Villages were razed to the ground.
Fabric (noun)
The basic structure of a society, an organization, etc. that enables it to function successfully. संरचना
Synonyms: Framework, Structure, Foundation
Example: The fabric that binds society is delicate and needs careful handling.
Construe (verb)
To understand the meaning of a word, a sentence or an action in a particular way. अनुवाद करना
Synonyms: Interpret, Understand, Decode
Antonyms: Misinterpret, Misunderstand, Misread
Example: He considered how the remark was to be construed.
Quash (verb)
Put an end to. रद्द करना
Synonyms: Suppress, Finish, Curb, Terminate
Antonyms: Encourage, Sanction
Example: In other worldly news, let me quash a nasty rumour right here and now.
Combat (verb)
To stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or from getting worse. सामना करना
Synonyms: Battle Against, Wage War Against, Tackle
Antonyms: Surrender, Accord, Agree
Example: Measures to combat violent crime have been proposed.
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Source: The Hindu · 2 Jul 2021This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Statute
2. Antonym of Invoke
3. Synonym of Construe
4. Antonym of Lethal
5. Synonym of Combat
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