20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Converged (verb)
The fact that two or more things, ideas, etc. become similar or come together. अभिसरण
Synonyms: Confluence, Merging, Combining, Meeting
Antonyms: Divergence, Inactivity, Stranger, Competition
Example: The convergence of lines in the distance.
Protracted (adjective)
Lasting for a long time or made to last longer than necessary. दीर्घ
Synonyms: Continued, Enduring, Extensive, Lengthy
Antonyms: Brief, Short, Little, Sudden
Example: A protracted and bitter dispute.
Escalated (verb)
A rapid increase वृद्धि
Synonyms: Acceleration, Growth, Increase, Rise
Antonyms: Decrease, Diminishment, Lower, Fall
Example: Both countries mobilized their armies, but pressure from the international community averted further escalation.
Gathered (verb)
To come or be brought together in a group. इकट्ठा
Synonyms: Congregate, Convene, Assemble, Meet
Antonyms: Cancel, Disperse, Dissemble, Divide
Example: I gathered my hair up in a bun.
Stacked (adjective)
A pile of things arranged one on top of another. ढेर
Synonyms: Bundle, Heap, Mountain, Pyramid
Antonyms: Handful, Spot, Scrap, Taste
Example: A stack of boxes.
Desperate (adjective)
Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with. निराश
Synonyms: Despairing, Hopeless, Anguished, Suicidal
Antonyms: Cheerful, Composed, Calm, Fearful
Example: He made a desperate bid/attempt to save his job.
Suppressing (verb)
Forcibly put an end to. दबा
Synonyms: Subdue, Defeat, Conquer, Vanquish
Antonyms: Aid, Allow, Assist, Build Up
Example: He struggled to suppress his feelings of jealousy.
Invading (verb)
An instance of invading a country or region with an armed force. आक्रमण
Synonyms: Occupation, Conquering, Capture, Seizure
Antonyms: Obedience, Retreat, Surrender, Withdrawal
Example: Linking climate change and biological invasions: ocean warming facilitates nonindigenous species invasions.
Enforcing (verb)
The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation. प्रवर्तन
Synonyms: Imposition, Implementation, Application, Administration
Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect
Example: The enforcement of such regulations may be difficult where monitoring is poor or testing is accessed from foreign jurisdictions.
Determine (verb)
The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research. दृढ़ निश्चय
Synonyms: Assurance, Boldness, Bravery, Conviction
Antonyms: Cowardice, Diffidence, Fear, Idleness
Example: Everyone concerned acted with great courage and determination.
Clogged (adjective)
Blocked with an accumulation of thick. बंद
Synonyms: Obstruct, Congest, Jam, Choke
Antonyms: Unplugged, Excavated, Emptied, Unstopped.
Example: The road was clogged with traffic.
Drains (verb)
To become empty or dry as liquid flows away and disappears; to make something dry or empty in this way सूखा
Synonyms: Depleted, Weary, Beat, Dragging
Antonyms: Energized, Full, Lively, Fill
Example: The blood drained from his face.
Encroachments (noun)
Intrusion on a person's territory, rights, etc. अतिक्रमण
Synonyms: Inroad, Intrusion, Invasion, Trespass
Antonyms: Give, Ignore, Keep Off
Example: This encroachment on media freedom is not in the public interest.
Comprises (verb)
Be made up of. शामिल
Synonyms: Compose, Constitute, Contain, Cover
Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Exclude, Neglect
Example: Each army division comprised 4,500 troops.
Pledged (verb)
Commit (a person or organization) by a solemn promise. गिरवी
Synonyms: Guaranteed, Promised, Enforced, Obligated
Antonyms: Break, Disagree, Disavow, Disobey
Example: He called to pledge money to the charity.
Nomination (noun)
Propose or formally enter as a candidate for election or for an honour or award. मनोनीत
Synonyms: Approved, Proposed, Suggested, Called
Antonyms: Dismissed, Expelled, Discharged, Fired
Example: We expect the party to nominate him for president.
Congested (adjective)
A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties. भीड़
Synonyms: Crowding, Obstruction, Blockage, Stoppage
Antonyms: Empty, Vacant, Barren, Devoid
Example: This will, it is hoped, take traffic off the roads and help to ease congestion.
Collapsed (adjective)
Having fallen down or given way. ढह
Synonyms: Bankruptcy, Catastrophe, Crash, Debacle
Antonyms: Miracle, Success, Wonder, Creation
Example: Buildings collapsed by an earthquake.
Dilapidated (adjective)
(of a building or object) In a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect. पुराना
Synonyms: Battered, Crumbling, Damaged, Decaying
Antonyms: Good, Healthy, Neat, Repaired
Example: The tank was now rather dilapidated.
Revolted (verb)
Take violent action against an established government or ruler. विद्रोह
Synonyms: Disgusted, Repulsed, Sickened, Appalled
Antonyms: Attracted, Pulled, Tempted, Fascinated
Example: She was revolted by the tattoos.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 22 May 2024Three Americans have been arrested in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for their alleged involvement in a failed coup attempt. The men were apprehended following a shootout in the capital, Kinshasa, and are believed to be CIA operatives, though the US government has denied any official involvement.
Video footage circulating on social media shows two of the arrested men, thought to be Americans, pleading for mercy as they are surrounded by Congolese forces.
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1. Synonym of Dilapidated
2. Antonym of Gathered
3. Synonym of Invading
4. Antonym of Stacked
5. Synonym of Nomination
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