20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Demolition (noun)
The science and engineering in safely and efficiently tearing down of buildings and other artificial structures तोड़फोड़
Synonyms: Annihilation, Explosion, Extermination, Leveling
Antonyms: Building, Construction, Fixing, Production
Example: The old factory is scheduled for demolition next week.
Encroached (verb)
Intrusion on a person's territory, rights, etc. अतिक्रमण
Synonyms: Inroad, Intrusion, Invasion, Trespass
Antonyms: Give, Ignore, Keep Off
Example: This encroachment on media freedom is not in the public interest.
Allegation (verb)
Said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality. कथित
Synonyms: Supposed, Professed, Purported, Apparent
Antonyms: Proved, Verifiable, Stated, Tried-And-True
Example: But sometimes there is also an element of fraud from the alleged victim.
Revolution (noun)
A change in the way a country is governed, usually to a different political system and often using violence or war. क्रान्ति
Synonyms: Rebellion, Revolt, Insurrection, Mutiny
Antonyms: Surrender, Capitulation, Submission, Abdication
Example: The French Revolution changed France from a monarchy to a republic.
Implementation (noun)
The process of putting a decision or plan into effect कार्यान्वयन
Synonyms: Execution, Application, Performance, Enactment
Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect
Example: The implementation of training was staggered for groups of students.
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.
Formulation (noun)
Create or prepare methodically. तैयार
Synonyms: Codify, Define, Develop, Devise
Antonyms: Disorganize, Destroy, Halt, Raze
Example: Little by little, he formulated his plan for escape.
Admitting (verb)
Confess to be true or to be the case. स्वीकृत
Synonyms: Professed, Accepted, Acknowledged, Affirmed
Antonyms: Denied, Disclaimed, Disallowed, Disavowed
Example: He admitted them into his office.
Reached (verb)
Stretch out an arm in a specified direction in order to touch or grasp something. पहुँच गया
Synonyms: Captured, Collected, Seized, Accomplished
Antonyms: Deprived, Forfeited, Lost
Example: She reached the conclusion that there was no more she could do.
Scrapped (noun)
A small piece or amount of something, especially one that is left over after the greater part has been used. रद्दी
Synonyms: Fragment, Piece, Bit, Offcut
Antonyms: Agreement, Harmony, Peace, Truce
Example: He jotted it down on a scrap of paper.
Prompted (verb)
To move to action. प्रेरित किया
Synonyms: Cause, Occasion, Elicit, Produce
Antonyms: Deter, Restrain, Slow
Example: The actor had to be prompted by someone who was standing offstage.
Detected (verb)
Discover or identify the presence or existence of. पता लगाना
Synonyms: Disclosed, Exposed, Identified, Invented
Antonyms: Hidden, Lost, Unfound
Example: The test is used to detect the presence of alcohol in the blood.
Dubbed (verb)
Give an unofficial name or nickname to. करार दिया
Synonyms: Titled, Baptized, Called, Christened
Antonyms: Demote, Dishonor, Agitate, Lowborn
Example: They dubbed in the music.
Surveillance (noun)
Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal. निगरानी
Synonyms: Observation, Scrutiny, Inspection, Monitoring
Antonyms: Neglect, Carelessness, Ignorance
Example: The bank robbery was recorded by surveillance video cameras.
Escalation (noun)
A rapid increase वृद्धि
Synonyms: Acceleration, Growth, Increase, Rise
Antonyms: Decrease, Diminishment, Lower, Fall
Example: Both countries mobilized their armies, but pressure from the international community averted further escalation.
Conflict (noun)
A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one. टकराव
Synonyms: Battle, Clash, Combat, Competition
Antonyms: Peace, Truce, Agreement, Calm
Example: There was a lot of conflict between him and his father.
Sovereignty (noun)
Supreme power or authority. संप्रभुता
Synonyms: Jurisdiction, Supremacy, Dominion, Power
Antonyms: Subservience, Subjection, Heteronomy, Subjugation
Example: It is time to reclaim our basic sovereignty, the power to decide for ourselves.
Province (noun)
A principal administrative division of a country or empire. प्रांत
Synonyms: Territory, Region, State, Department
Antonyms: Avocation, Entertainment, Fun, Recreation
Example: Other provinces have funded various projects over the years.
Pledging (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.
Personnel (noun)
People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service. कार्मिक
Synonyms: Cadre, Crew, Group, Organization
Antonyms: Pull, Attract, Repulsion, Attraction
Example: They've reduced the number of personnel working on the project.
The editorial
Source: The Hindustan Times · 11 Apr 2023On Sunday, a total of 5,357 new coronavirus infections were reported.
India on Monday recorded a marginal increase in the daily Covid-19 cases at 5,880 compared to the previous day. On Sunday, a total of 5,357 cases were reported. According to the health ministry data, the active infections stand at 35,199.
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1. Synonym of Implementation
2. Antonym of Formulation
3. Synonym of Province
4. Antonym of Pledging
5. Synonym of Encroached
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