20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Accused (noun)
A person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime. आरोपी
Synonyms: Arraigned, Implicated, Incriminated, Indicted
Antonyms: Acquitted, Clear, Discharged
Example: He was accused of stealing the money.
Petition (noun)
A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority in respect of a particular cause. याचिका
Synonyms: Request, Ask, Call On, Entreat
Antonyms: Refuse, Reject, Dismiss, Disregard
Example: She filed a petition for divorce.
Considering (verb)
By a notably large amount or to a notably large extent काफी
Synonyms: Appreciably, Far, Greatly, Markedly
Antonyms: Insignificantly, Little, Slightly, Unappreciably
Example: He's considerably fatter than he was when I knew him.
Prevented (verb)
keep (something) from happening. रोकना
Synonyms: avert, avoid, bar, block
Antonyms: approve, assist, continue, encourage
Example: You can't prevent my leaving.
Extended (adjective)
Made larger विस्तारित
Synonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Increase, Lengthen
Antonyms: Reduce, Shrink, Narrow
Example: He extended a hand in greeting.
Seeking (verb)
Attempt to find (something). मांगना
Synonyms: Explore, Follow, Investigate, Pursue
Antonyms: Ignore, Shun, Answer, Find
Example: The office is seeking a salesperson.
Laundering (verb)
Conceal the origins of (money obtained illegally) शोधन
Synonyms: Clean, Administration, Management
Antonyms: Dirty, Bedraggled, Begrimed
Example: Hunsaker was laundering the profits through his bank.
Relied (verb)
Depend on with full trust or confidence. विश्वास करना
Synonyms: Depend, Count, Bank, Bargain
Antonyms: Distrust, Disbelieve, Forbid, Disallow
Example: My mother relied on me for financial support.
Enforcement (noun)
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.
Defers (verb)
Postpone टालना
Synonyms: Delays, Waits, Remits, Suspends
Antonyms: Advance, Allow, Carry Out, Continue
Example: The court defers to precedent in cases like these.
Grant (verb)
Used to admit that something is true, before saying something else about it. स्वीकृत
Synonyms: Acknowledged, Assumed, Admitted, Indeed
Antonyms: Unaccepted, Refuse, Deny
Example: We haven't yet been granted access to the archive.
Sparking (verb)
Emit sparks of fire or electricity. चमकना
Synonyms: Flash, Gleam, Glimmer, Glint
Antonyms: Calm, Check, Discourage, Halt
Example: The fire is sparking dangerously.
Corruption (noun)
Dishonest or immoral behaviour or activities. भ्रष्टाचार
Synonyms: Dishonesty, Deceit, Deception, Duplicity.
Antonyms: Honesty, Decency, Goodness, Honor.
Example: I deplore the poverty and corruption of my country.
Interim (noun)
The intervening time. अल्पकालीन
Synonyms: Provisional, Acting, Caretaker, Makeshift
Antonyms: Finished, Permanent, Continual
Example: The government subsequently signed an interim one-year lease contract.
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.
Troops (noun)
soldiers or armed forces. सैनिकों
Synonyms: army, contingent, crew, delegation
Antonyms: civilians, individual, one
Example: During the war, he preached often to his troops.
Raised (verb)
Lift or move to a higher position or level. उठाना
Synonyms: Boost, Hike, Increment, Accession
Antonyms: Decrease, Decline, Deduction, Fall
Example: He raised his head and looked around.
Campaign (noun)
A plan to do a number of things in order to achieve a special aim. अभियान
Synonyms: Crusade, Drive, Push, Effort.
Antonyms: Inaction, Prevent, Hinder, Inhibit.
Example: I'd better get my campaign manager cracking.
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.
Federal (adjective)
A group of states with a central government but independence in internal affairs. संघ
Synonyms: Confederacy, Union, Coalition, Alliance.
Antonyms: Division, Separation, Disunion.
Example: The organization emerged from a federation of six national agencies.
The editorial
Source: The Print · 14 May 2023New Delhi: The first C-295 transport aircraft meant for the Indian Air Force (IAF) has made its maiden flight in Spain, and is set to be delivered in October this year.
With the first flight done, an IAF team of pilots and technicians will fly soon to Spain to undertake training, sources in the defence and security establishment told ThePrint.
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1. Synonym of Considering
2. Antonym of Grant
3. Synonym of Defers
4. Antonym of Raised
5. Synonym of Accused
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