20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Instigating (verb)
Bring about or initiate. भड़काने
Synonyms: Start, Begin, Initiate, Launch
Antonyms: Deter, Discourage, Dissuade, Halt
Example: There has been an increase in the amount of violence instigated by gangs.
Resident (noun)
A person's home, especially a large and impressive one. निवास स्थान
Synonyms: Apartment, Condo, Dwelling, Hall
Antonyms: Business, Industry, Office
Example: He recently ended his residence at the apartment complex.
Defame (verb)
Damage the good reputation of (someone) बदनाम करना
Synonyms: Libel, Slander, Malign, Smear
Antonyms: Absolve, Acquit, Excuse, Dismiss
Example: He says he was defamed by reports that falsely identified him as a former gangster.
Claimed (verb)
State or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof. दावा
Synonyms: Assert, Declare, Profess, Affirm
Antonyms: Disclaim, Answer, Honesty, Truth
Example: The man claimed (that) he was a long-lost relative.
Attempt (verb)
Make an effort to achieve or complete (something difficult). प्रयासित
Synonyms: Begun, Initiated, Launched, Started
Antonyms: Dropped, Quit, Gave Up, Quitted
Example: He would not have attempted the life of a friend.
Seem (verb)
Give the impression of being something or having a particular quality. प्रतीत हुआ
Synonyms: Imply, Look, Show, Sound
Antonyms: Deny, Gainsay, Conceal, Disclaim
Example: She seemed happy enough this morning.
Reached (verb)
Stretch out an arm in a specified direction in order to touch or grasp something. पहुँच गया
Synonyms: Captured, Collected, Seized, Accomplished
Antonyms: Deprived, Forfeited, Lost
Example: She reached the conclusion that there was no more she could do.
Demolition (noun)
The science and engineering in safely and efficiently tearing down of buildings and other artificial structures तोड़फोड़
Synonyms: Annihilation, Explosion, Extermination, Leveling
Antonyms: Building, Construction, Fixing, Production
Example: The old factory is scheduled for demolition next week.
Suspected (verb)
Have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof. संदिग्ध
Synonyms: Open, Pseudo, Doubtable, Thick
Antonyms: Innocent, Known, Trusted, Trustworthy
Example: He's suspected in four burglaries.
Sustained (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.
Consensus (noun)
Agreement among a group of people. सर्वसम्मति
Synonyms: Agreement, Harmony, Concord, Concurrence.
Antonyms: Disagreement, Denial, Dissension, Opposition
Example: Everyone on the council seems to understand the need for consensus.
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.
Retaining (verb)
Continue to have (something) बनाए रखा
Synonyms: Absorb, Contain, Enjoy, Maintain
Antonyms: Abandon, Desert, Disperse, Dispossess
Example: She has lost her battle to retain control of the company.
Reconcile (verb)
Restore friendly relations between. स्वीकार करना
Synonyms: Coordinate, Integrate, Combine, Harmonize
Antonyms: Disrupt, Upset, Confuse, Disturb
Example: She struggles to reconcile the demands and dangers of her work with her role as a mother and wife.
Emissions (noun)
The production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation. उत्सर्जन
Synonyms: Discharge, Release, Outpouring, Outflow
Antonyms: Absorption, Concealment, Containment, Refrain
Example: Human emissions of greenhouse gases are causing the Earth to warm.
Contentious (adjective)
Likely to cause argument. विवादास्पद
Synonyms: Antagonistic, Combative, Testy, Argumentative
Antonyms: Unargumentative, Unaggressive, Noncontentious, Unchallengeable
Example: She has some very contentious views on education.
Committed (noun)
The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc. प्रतिबद्धता
Synonyms: Engagement, Guarantee, Need, Pledge
Antonyms: Break, Breach, Irresponsibility, Denial
Example: The church has a commitment to helping the poor.
Existence (noun)
The fact or state of living or having objective reality. अस्तित्व
Synonyms: Alive, Existing, Extant, Existent
Antonyms: Nonexistence, Nothingness, Absence, Unreality
Example: The existence of such powers did not deprive such agreements of their utility.
Negotiation (noun)
Obtain or bring about by discussion. बातचीत
Synonyms: Mediation, Settlement, Arrangement, Deal
Antonyms: Confuse, Contend, Disagree, Mix Up
Example: The customer wanted to negotiate over the price.
Conventions (noun)
A way in which something is usually done. सम्मेलन
Synonyms: Meeting, Show, Assemblage, Assembly
Antonyms: Disagreement, Discord, Strangeness
Example: We go to the weeklong annual teachers' convention every summer.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 13 Aug 2023FIR claims Javed Ahmed instigated a mob to attack Bajrang Dal workers, one of whom died of his injuries in hospital; CCTV footage shows he was 100 km away at the time of the incident, says AAP.
A first information report (FIR) has been registered against Haryana Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Javed Ahmed, a Sohna resident, for allegedly instigating a mob to attack Bajrang Dal member Pradeep Sharma and his friends during the communal clashes in Nuh last week.
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1. Synonym of Sustained
2. Antonym of Contentious
3. Synonym of Attempt
4. Antonym of Retaining
5. Synonym of Conventions
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