Expressing shock in english

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Expressing shock in english
04,Apr,2022

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Nonchalantly (adverb)

In a casually calm and relaxed manner. निर्लिप्त भाव से

Synonyms: Casually, Calmly, Indifferently

Antonyms: Attentively, Carefully

Example: She nonchalantly walked out of the police station.

Debacle (noun)

A sudden and ignominious failure. असफलता

Synonyms: Fiasco, Failure, Collapse

Antonyms: Success, Accomplishment

Example: Often the films in question turn into debacles.

Duel (noun)

(in modern use) a contest between two parties. द्वंद्वयुद्ध

Synonyms: Contest, Competition, Match

Example: History would always lend its own edge to modern duels between these two clubs.

Oblivion (noun)

The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening around one. विस्मरण

Synonyms: Insignificance, Inconspicuousness, Anonymity

Antonyms: Awareness, Consciousness

Example: His name will fade into oblivion.

Abhor (verb)

Regard with disgust and hatred. उत्तेजना

Synonyms: Hate, Despise, Loathe

Antonyms: Admire, Adore

Example: Healthcare professionals abhor politicians' interference in the NHS.

Furore (noun)

An outbreak of public anger or excitement. नफरत करना

Synonyms: Commotion, Uproar, Outcry, Tumult

Antonyms: Serenity, Calmness, Placidity

Example: The publication of the government's submission provoked another public furore.

Tedious (adjective)

Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous. थकानेवाला

Synonyms: Boring, Uninteresting, Dull, Mindless

Antonyms: Interesting, Engrossing

Example: This movie is tedious and tiring for the audience simply because it is overwhelming.

Fiasco (noun)

A complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one. नाकामयाबी

Synonyms: Disaster, Ruin, Disaster

Antonyms: Accomplishment, Blessing, Wonder

Example: His plans turned into a fiasco.

Doom (verb)

Cause to have an unfortunate and inescapable outcome. भाग्य में विनाश बदा होना

Synonyms: Destine, Fate, Ordain

Example: Her plan was doomed to failure.

Gingerly (adverb)

In a careful or cautious manner. सतर्कता से

Synonyms: Cautiously, Carefully, Prudently

Antonyms: Careless, Unwary

Example: When he returns I'm sitting gingerly in the corner of the very small dance floor.

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1. Synonym of Tedious

2. Antonym of Abhor

3. Synonym of Oblivion

4. Synonym of Duel

5. Synonym of Debacle

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