10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Lynch (verb)
To put to death (as by hanging) by mob action without legal approval or permission. बिना मुकदमे मार डालना
Synonyms: Execute , Hang, Kill, Slay, Murder
Example: The accused killer was lynched by an angry mob..
Stereotype (noun)
A fixed general image or set of characteristics representing a particular type of person or thing, but which may not be true in reality. रुढ़िवादी छवि
Synonyms: Typecast, Conception, Generalisation, Notion, Standardisation
Antonyms: Unconventional, Original, Fresh
Example: While many people believe the stereotype all teenagers are lazy, their beliefs are false.
Vicarious (adjective)
Experienced or felt by watching, hearing about, or reading about someone else rather than by doing something yourself . प्रतिनियुक्त, जो दूसरे के बदले काम करे
Synonyms: Surrogate, Indirect, Second-Hand, Substitute, Derivative
Antonyms: Direct, First- Hand, Primary
Example: Since I have many food allergies, I tend to be a vicarious eater who enjoys food through the stories of others.
Impunity (noun)
Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action. दंडमुक्ति
Synonyms: Indemnity, Amnesty, Reprieve, Pardon, Exoneration
Antonyms: Susceptibility, Vulnerability, Charge, Convict, Incarceration
Example: You cannot break the law with impunity.
Vicious (adjective)
Deliberately cruel or violent. विद्वेषपूर्ण, दुष्ट ,पापी
Synonyms: Spiteful, Malevolent, Malicious, Barbarous, Bestial
Antonyms: Gentle, Kindly, Benevolent
Example: Mark is a vicious person who will spends years plotting how to take revenge on people that hurt him in any way.
Endorsement (noun)
A statement or action which shows that you support or approve of something or someone. समर्थन
Synonyms: Sanction , Approval, Approbation, Support, Backing
Antonyms: Disapproval, Denial, Disfavour, Opposition
Example: His presidential campaign won endorsement from several celebrities.
Vengeance (noun)
Punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong. प्रतिशोध, दंड
Synonyms: Retribution, Revenge, Reprisal, Retaliation, Requital
Antonyms: Pardon, Mercy, Forgiveness, Lenity
Example: When Jim did not get the justice he thought he deserved in court, he got his own vengeance by shooting his attacker.
Spontaneous (adjective)
H or done in a natural, often sudden way, without any planning or without being forced: स्वाभाविक, अपने आप
Synonyms: Instinctive, Impulsive, Unprompted, Extemporaneous, Impromptu
Antonyms: Deliberate, Planned, Intended, Premeditated
Example: When Jim saw his daughter walk down the aisle, he couldn’t control his spontaneous flood of tears.
Tenet (noun)
A principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy. सिद्धांत
Synonyms: Dogma, Principle, Belief, Doctrine, Precept,
Antonyms: Doubt, Suspicion ,Scepticism, Disbelief
Example: Non-violence and patience are the central tenets of their faith.
Refurbish (verb)
To make a building look new again by doing work such as painting, repairing, and cleaning: नवीकरण करना, सजावट करना
Synonyms: Revamp, Overhaul, Renovate, Renew
Antonyms: Ruin, Destroy, Damage, Vandalize
Example: The premises have been completely refurbished in our corporate style
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Source: The Hindu · 25 Jun 2018India remains lacking in the commitment to tackle undernourishment.
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1. Synonym of Endorsement
2. Antonym of Impunity
3. Synonym of Vicious
4. Synonym of Lynch
5. Synonym of Refurbish
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