10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Prevailed (verb)
Existing at a particular time. प्रचलित
Synonyms: Current, Predominant, Prevalent, Rampant
Antonyms: Limited, Uncommon, Unfixed, Individual
Example: The town is kept cool by the prevailing westerly winds.
Dominated (verb)
Having power and influence over others. प्रभुत्व वाला
Synonyms: Presiding, Ruling, Governing, Controlling
Antonyms: Auxiliary, Extra, Impotent, Incapable
Example: The ruler was depicted as dominant by his size, costume, and actions.
Resolution (noun)
Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering. दृढ़
Synonyms: Adamant, Bold, Courageous, Obstinate
Antonyms: Afraid, Agreeable, Complacent, Cooperative
Example: She is a resolute competitor.
Instigated (verb)
Bring about or initiate भड़काने
Synonyms: Provoke, Promote, Encourage, Trigger
Antonyms: Regulate, Inhibit, Discourage, Hold
Example: There has been an increase in the amount of violence instigated by gangs.
Disperse (verb)
To separate and go in different directions बिखेरना
Synonyms: Circulate, Diffuse, Scatter, Disband
Antonyms: Appear, Arrive, Collect, Gather
Example: The police used tear gas to disperse protestors.
Sanction (noun)
Official permission to do or change something. मंज़ूरी
Synonyms: Approval, Acquiescence, Allowance, Approbation
Antonyms: Denial, Prohibition, Opposition, Refusal
Example: The government has sanctioned the use of force.
Circumventing (verb)
To avoid something, especially cleverly or illegally. नाकाम बनाना
Synonyms: Bypass, Avoid, Evade, Escape
Antonyms: Keep, Follow, Observe, Obey
Example: He found a way to circumvent the law.
Illicit (adjective)
Not legally permitted or authorized. अवैध
Synonyms: Furtive, Illegal, Immoral, Prohibited
Antonyms: Authorized, Chaste, Ethical, Permitted
Example: The illicit sale of drugs is a problem in our cities.
Determined (adjective)
The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research. दृढ़ निश्चय
Synonyms: Decisive, Dogged, Purposeful, Resolute
Antonyms: Irresolute, Undetermined, Weak, Yielding
Example: Everyone concerned acted with great courage and determination.
Coincided (verb)
Occur at the same time or correspond in nature. साथ साथ होना
Synonyms: Concur, Synchronize, Correspond, Match
Antonyms: Differ, Disagree, Diverge, Clash
Example: Her birthday coincided with a public holiday.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 16 Sep 2024This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Instigated
2. Antonym of Sanction
3. Synonym of Resolution
4. Antonym of Determined
5. Synonym of Dominated
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