20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Imposed (verb)
To make a law, rule, opinion, etc. be accepted by using your power or authority. आरोपित करना
Synonyms: Foist, Force, Thrust, Inflict.
Antonyms: Disorder, Displace, Forge, Overlook.
Example: I don't want them to impose their religious beliefs on my children.
Prohibitory (adjective)
The action of forbidding something, especially by law. निषेध
Synonyms: Banning, Forbidding, Prohibiting, Barring
Antonyms: Freedom, Incitement, Support, Wildness
Example: She has promised to implement prohibition in a phased manner.
Presiding (verb)
Be in the position of authority in a meeting or other gathering. अध्यक्षता
Synonyms: Conduct, Run, Lead, Guide
Antonyms: Follow, Obey, Aresbandon, Give Up
Example: He presided at the trial of the Maguire Seven.
Coordinated (verb)
The process of organizing people or groups so that they work together properly and well समन्वय
Synonyms: Collaboration, Cooperation, Partnership, Collusion
Antonyms: Clumsiness, Incoordination, Ineptitude, Ineptness
Example: Playing sports improves strength and coordination
Preventive (adjective)
Keep (something) from happening. रोकना
Synonyms: Avert, Avoid, Bar, Block
Antonyms: Approve, Assist, Continue, Encourage
Example: You can't prevent my leaving.
Administration (noun)
Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc. प्रशासनिक
Synonyms: Bureaucratic, Departmental, Governmental, Legislative
Antonyms: Nonmanagerial, Nonsupervisory, Non-Administrative, Subordinate
Example: Administrative work occupies half of my time.
Barricading (verb)
Block or defend with a barricade. बाधाना
Synonyms: Blockade, Obstruct, Close Up, Bar
Antonyms: Door, Entrance, Gate, Doorway
Example: The police barricaded the crime scene.
Disrupt (verb)
Interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem. बाधित
Synonyms: Disturb, Rattle, Agitate, Bollix
Antonyms: Appease, Soothe, Calm, Clear Up
Example: Protesters disrupted the conference.
Ensure (verb)
Make certain that (something) will occur or be the case. सुनिश्चित
Synonyms: Secure, Guarantee, Warrant, Certify
Antonyms: Hurt, Forget, Ignore, Invalidate.
Example: The company's sole concern is to ensure the safety of its employees.
Aspects (noun)
A particular part or feature of something. पहलू
Synonyms: Feature, Facet, Particular, Ingredient
Antonyms: Disrespect, Disesteem, Disconnect, Unfasten
Example: Climate and weather affect every aspect of our lives.
Bagged (verb)
Succeed in killing or catching (an animal). शिकार करना
Synonyms: Apprehend, Capture, Collar, Gain
Antonyms: Fail, Forfeit, Free, Give
Example: The hunters bagged four deer.
Relevant (adjective)
Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered. उपयुक्त
Synonyms: Pertinent, Applicable, Apposite, Material
Antonyms: Improper, Inapplicable, Inappropriate, Incompatible
Example: The data are not relevant to the issue.
Tackle (noun)
The equipment required for a task or sport. जूझना
Synonyms: Gear, Equipment, Apparatus, Outfit
Antonyms: Encouragement, Aid, Assistance, Help
Example: The police officer tackled him as he tried to escape.
Pertaining (verb)
To exist or apply in a particular situation or at a particular time संबंधित
Synonyms: Concern, Connected, Referring, Related
Antonyms: Ignore, Disregard, Slight
Example: The laws pertaining to immigration.
Severity (noun)
Intense गंभीर
Synonyms: Acute, Serious, Grave, Critical
Antonyms: Minor, Negligible, Gentle, Amenable
Example: The storm caused severe damage to the roof.
Threatening (verb)
A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done. धमकी
Synonyms: Warning, Ultimatum, Commination, Menaces
Antonyms: Certainty, Safety, Surety.
Example: The country is a great/major/serious threat to world peace.
Prioritizing (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.
Resilient (adjective)
able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed. लचीला
Synonyms: Strong, Tough, Hardy, Quick to recover
Antonyms: Delicate, Weak, Hard, Inflexible, Rigid
Example: This rubber ball is very resilient and immediately springs back into shape.
Sustainable (adjective)
The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level. निरंतरता
Synonyms: Continuous, Viable, Feasible, Unceasing
Antonyms: Untenable, Tiring, Unendurable, Unsuitable
Example: Environmental sustainability is high in its goals.
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.
The editorial
Source: The Hindustan Times · 2 Sep 2023Disney TV networks, including ABC, ESPN, FX, and Freeform, go dark on Charter Spectrum due to ongoing negotiations, impacting millions of subscribers.
In a significant confrontation, Disney's TV networks, such as ABC, ESPN, FX, and Freeform, have abruptly disappeared from Charter Spectrum, the nation's second-largest cable TV provider, affecting 14.7 million subscribers and sparking a clash over carriage terms.
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1. Synonym of Initiative
2. Antonym of Imposed
3. Synonym of Prohibitory
4. Antonym of Aspects
5. Synonym of Pertaining
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