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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Lobbed (verb)

Throw or hit (a ball or missile) in a high arc. फेंका

Synonyms: Throw, Toss, Fling, Pitch

Antonyms: Hold, Keep, Continue, Abide

Example: She lobbed a throw to the pitcher.

Coercive (adjective)

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats. दबाव

Synonyms: Duress, Intimidation, Persuasion, Bullying

Antonyms: Consent, Agreement, Approval, Permission

Example: It was vital that the elections should be free of coercion or intimidation.

Demonstration (noun)

To show something clearly by giving proof प्रमाण देकर सिद्घ करना

Synonyms: Evidence, Evince, Manifest, and Show.

Antonyms: Conceal, Cover, Disprove, Hide.

Example: The latest test results clearly demonstrate that the vaccine works.

Suppress (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.

Recommend (verb)

A suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action, especially one put forward by an authoritative body. अनुशंसा

Synonyms: charge, endorsement, guidance, instruction

Antonyms: disapproval, opposition, refusal, rejection

Example: I gave the trainee a glowing recommendation

Establish (verb)

The action of establishing something or being established. प्रतिष्ठानों

Synonyms: Formation, Formulation, Founding, Inauguration

Antonyms: Abolition, Closing, Closure, Disbanding

Example: The establishment of a business.

Declared (adjective)

Openly or formally asserted or announced. घोषित

Synonyms: Proclaim, Announce, State, Communicate

Antonyms: Conceal, Contradict, Deny, Forget

Example: The man, who has not been named, was declared dead at the scene.

Constituted (verb)

Relating to an established set of principles governing a state. संवैधानिक

Synonyms: Democratic, Lawful, Legal, Statutory

Antonyms: Illegal, Illegitimate, Illicit, Unlawful

Example: He has a constitutional dislike of controversy.

Verdict (noun)

A decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest. निर्णय

Synonyms: Judgement, Adjudication, Decision, Finding

Antonyms: Accusation, Allegation, Arraignment, Attribution

Example: The verdict was not guilty.

Agitation (verb)

Make (someone) troubled or nervous. घबरा देना

Synonyms: Alarming, Annoying, Creepy, Depressing

Antonyms: Agreeable, Auspicious, Comforting, Delightful

Example: Some members of the union have been agitating for a strike.

Perception (noun)

The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses. अनुभूति

Synonyms: Insight, Sensitivity, Perceptivity, Understanding

Antonyms: Density, Dullness, Irrationality, Obtuseness

Example: It is my perception that his argument was fundamentally flawed.

Maintained (verb)

Cause or enable (a condition or situation) to continue. अनुरक्षित

Synonyms: Continue, Control, Cultivate, Finance

Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Discontinue, Finish

Example: The king swears he will maintain the laws of God.

Mobilized (verb)

The ability to move or be moved freely and easily. गतिशीलता

Synonyms: Flexibility, Maneuverability, Motility, Movability

Antonyms: Immobility, Immovability, Immotility, Immovableness

Example: She lost mobility in her left hand.

Deployed (verb)

To put soldiers or weapons in a position where they are ready to fight. तैनात करना

Synonyms: Position, Station, Post, Place.

Antonyms: Concentrate, Conclude, Finish, Conceal.

Example: The troops were deployed for battle.

Extensive (adjective)

Covering or affecting a large area. व्यापक

Synonyms: Broad, Comprehensive, Considerable, Expanded

Antonyms: Exclusive, Insignificant, Limited, Little

Example: The author has done extensive archival and oral research.

Lodged (adjective)

Flattened by wind or rain. दर्ज कराई

Synonyms: Blocked, Clogged, Swollen, Wedged

Antonyms: Impermanent, Unfixed, Clear, Empty

Example: The workers were lodged in temporary camps.

Protests (noun)

A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something. विरोध

Synonyms: Objection, Exception, Complaint, Disapproval.

Antonyms: Support, Approval, Harmony, Peace.

Example: The decision was protested by dozens of people.

Employment (noun)

Having a paid job. कार्यरत

Synonyms: Engaged, Hired, Occupied, Busy

Antonyms: Idle, Inactive, Unemployed, Unengaged

Example: Part-time workers accounted for 29.3% of the employed population last year.

Scheduled (adjective)

Included in or planned according to a schedule. अनुसूचित

Synonyms: Anticipated, Expected, Becoming, Coming

Antonyms: Improper, Inappropriate, Incorrect, Ugly

Example: He has been forced to adjust his schedule.

Spread (verb)

Open out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length. प्रसार

Synonyms: Growing, Radial, Widening, Extensive

Antonyms: Suppressed, Halt, Stop, Abridgment

Example: The newspaper was spread across his lap.

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Source: The Hindu · 10 Sep 2023

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1. Synonym of Verdict

2. Antonym of Extensive

3. Synonym of Scheduled

4. Antonym of Lodged

5. Synonym of Lobbed

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