20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Devastation (noun)
Highly destructive or damaging. सदमा पहुँचाने वाला
Synonyms: Destructive, Ruinous, Disastrous, Catastrophic
Antonyms: Nondestructive, Blessed, Fortunate, Beneficial.
Example: The flood devastated the town.
Starving (verb)
Suffering or death caused by lack of food. भुखमरी
Synonyms: Deprivation, Famine, Malnutrition, Inanition
Antonyms: Satisfaction, Satiation, Fullness, Satiety
Example: Thousands died of starvation.
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.
Negotiation (noun)
Obtain or bring about by discussion. बातचीत
Synonyms: Mediation, Settlement, Arrangement, Deal
Antonyms: Confuse, Contend, Disagree, Mix Up
Example: The customer wanted to negotiate over the price.
Delayed (verb)
Make (someone or something) late or slow. विलंब
Synonyms: Detain, Retard, Hinder, Hamper
Antonyms: Continuation, Advance, Assistance, Beginning
Example: The doctor wants to delay surgery for a few weeks.
Inspecting (verb)
To look at something closely or in great detail. निरीक्षित
Synonyms: Examine, Scan, Scrutinize, Audit
Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Overlook, Answer
Example: They inspected the paintwork for cracks and flaws.
Consult (verb)
Seek information or advice from (someone, especially an expert or professional). परामर्श
Synonyms: Argue, Brainstorm, Consider, Deliberate
Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Answer, Reply
Example: She consulted many respectable people in the village, but none could see a way out of the difficulty.
Offensive (adjective)
To hurt somebody’s feelings. अपमानित
Synonyms: Angry, Annoyed, Exasperated, Insulted
Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Assuage, Calm
Example: The smell of ash offended him.
Resolution (noun)
Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering. दृढ़
Synonyms: Adamant, Bold, Courageous, Obstinate
Antonyms: Afraid, Agreeable, Complacent, Cooperative
Example: She is a resolute competitor.
Diplomat (noun)
Of or concerning diplomacy कूटनीतिक
Synonyms: Conciliatory, Gracious, Polite, Strategic
Antonyms: Rude, Artless, Impolite, Tactless
Example: The two countries have had no diplomatic relations since.
Insisting (verb)
The fact or quality of insisting that something is the case or should be done. आग्रह
Synonyms: Insignificant, Relenting, Trivial, Unimportant
Antonyms: Demand, Bidding, Command, Dictate
Example: She was fired from her job at the insistence of the mayor.
Seems (verb)
Give the impression of being something or having a particular quality. प्रतीत हुआ
Synonyms: Imply, Look, Show, Sound
Antonyms: Deny, Gainsay, Conceal, Disclaim
Example: She seemed happy enough this morning.
Aimed (verb)
Point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target. उद्देश्य
Synonyms: Anticipated, Calculated, Designed, Directed
Antonyms: Dislike, Hate, Hatred, Aimlessness
Example: He aimed the gun carefully before shooting.
Agitation (noun)
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.
Appeal (verb)
Make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request. याचना करना
Synonyms: Application, Bid, Call, Claim
Antonyms: Answer, Reply, Denial, Disavowal
Example: The mayor made an appeal to the people of the city to stay calm.
Resolve (verb)
Settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious matter). समाधान करना
Synonyms: Decide, Choose, Figure, Opt
Antonyms: Refuse, Reject, Abstain, Decline
Example: I'm sure these problems can be satisfactorily resolved.
Assurance (noun)
Tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts. आश्वासन
Synonyms: Encourage, Persuade, Reassure, Satisfy
Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Distress
Example: I can assure you that you won't be disappointed.
Extended (adjective)
Made larger. विस्तारित
Synonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Increase, Lengthen
Antonyms: Reduce, Shrink, Narrow
Example: He extended a hand in greeting.
Refused (verb)
Indicate or show that one is not willing to do something. अस्वीकृत
Synonyms: Decline, Reject, Repudiate, Spurn
Antonyms: Accept, Take, Allowed, Permitted
Example: She was refused access to her children.
Concede (verb)
Admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it. स्वीकृति
Synonyms: Bewilder, Baffle, Mystify, Bemuse
Antonyms: Deny, Defend, Disallow, Dispute
Example: One should not be bullied into conceding liability.
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Source: The Hindu · 28 Dec 2023This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Concede
2. Antonym of Negotiation
3. Synonym of Refused
4. Antonym of Seems
5. Synonym of Consult
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