10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Espouse (verb)
To give your support to a belief, policy, etc. सहारा देना
Synonyms: Support, Accept, Adopt, Assist
Antonyms: Oppose, Abandon, Hinder, Disprove
Example: He espouses the belief that true revolutionaries must anchor their efforts in an act of love of people and of life.
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.
Impede (verb)
Delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them. बाधा डालना
Synonyms: Hinder, Obstruct, Hamper, Retard, Hold back
Antonyms: Facilitate, Assist, Aid, Promote
Example: A number of practical difficulties impeded the process.
Vilify (verb)
Speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner. तिरस्कार करना कलंकित करना
Synonyms: Vituperate, Calumniate, Condemn, Slander
Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Glorify
Example: She has been vilified and misunderstood by her community.
Exonerate (verb)
Release someone from (a duty or obligation) विमुक्त करना
Synonyms: Release, Discharge, Relieve, Free
Antonyms: Hold, Keep, Retain
Example: The president cannot be exonerated from responsibility for this problem.
Reprimand (noun)
A formal expression of disapproval. प्रचण्ड
Synonyms: Castigation, Upbraiding, Admonition, Reproach
Antonyms: Commendation, Praise, Applause
Example: He received a severe reprimand for his behaviour.
Vehement (adjective)
Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense. निंदाकरना
Synonyms: Passionate, Ardent, Fervent, Zealous
Antonyms: Moderate, Impassionate, Moderate
Example: This prompted some vehement criticism from shareholders in May.
Denounce (verb)
Publicly declare to be wrong or evil. भ्रष्ट
Synonyms: Condemn, Censure, Vilify, Stigmatize
Antonyms: Praise, Approve, Commend
Example: The project was denounced as a scandalous waste of public money.
Tainted (adjective)
Suffering from no longer being well thought of by other people. विश्वसनीय लगने वाला
Synonyms: Spoiled, Tarnished, Corrupt
Antonyms: Pure, Fresh, Unpolluted
Example: The company's tainted reputation made no profits.
Plausible (adjective)
Reasonable and likely to be true. दुराग्रही
Synonyms: Credible, Probable, Believable, Reasonable
Antonyms: Fishy, Improbable, Questionable, Dubious
Example: There is no plausible reason and explanation why the amount should be increased.
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Source: English Expressions and Sentences · 8 Jun 2021A term of endearment, meaning ‘before anyone else,’ used between romantic partners that can also be used between close friends.
A put-down describing someone or something that's very common or a conformist.
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1. Synonym of Plausible
2. Antonym of Exonerate
3. Synonym of Vilify
4. Antonym of Tainted
5. Synonym of Vehement
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