10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Inflicted (verb)
To force somebody to have something unpleasant or something that he/she does not want. प्रवृत्त
Synonyms: Exact, Expose, Levy, Wreak
Antonyms: Hold, Keep, Take, Suspend
Example: They surveyed the damage inflicted by the storm.
Invasion (noun)
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.
Immense (adjective)
Extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree. अत्यधिक
Synonyms: Huge, Vast, Massive, Enormous
Antonyms: Bounded, Calculable, Common, Ending
Example: it is an immense sum of money.
Detention (noun)
Confinement or imprisonment, usually for a short time. कैद
Synonyms: Custody, Imprisonment, Confinement, Incarceration
Antonyms: Assistance, Help, Freedom, Liberation
Example: He was kept in detention by the police.
Perpetrated (verb)
Carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action). बढ़ावा
Synonyms: Carry Out, Commit, Execute, Inflict
Antonyms: Leave, Stop, Fail, Halt
Example: The men were planning to perpetrate a robbery.
Erupted (verb)
Become active and eject lava, ash, and gases. फूटना
Synonyms: Appear, Burst, Detonate, Explode
Antonyms: Contain, Restrain, Shut, Implosion
Example: The volcano erupted with tremendous force.
Grabbing (verb)
Someone who takes an opportunity to get, use, or enjoy something quickly. धरनेवाला
Synonyms: Clutch, Grasp, Seize, Snatch
Antonyms: Calmness, Dislike, Hate, Indifference
Example: I added a metal pot grabber to my kit to grab and lift cans and metal pots off the fire.
Scuffle (noun)
Engage in a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters. हाथापाई
Synonyms: Skirmish, Clash, Fight, Battle
Antonyms: Truce, Calm, Peace, Quiet
Example: There was a scuffling noise in the background.
Grievance (noun)
A real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment. शिकायत
Synonyms: Grief, Hardship, Injustice, Objection
Antonyms: Delight, Happiness, Joy, Advantage
Example: He has a deep sense of grievance against his former employer.
Asserted (verb)
State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully. जोर देना
Synonyms: Declare, Maintain, Contend, Argue
Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Disclaim, Negate
Example: He asserted that there were spies in the government.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 26 Feb 2024This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Scuffle
2. Antonym of Grabbing
3. Synonym of Perpetrated
4. Antonym of Erupted
5. Synonym of Immense
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