20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Accommodate (verb)
To provide someone with a place to stay or to fit in with the needs or wishes of others. समायोजित करना
Synonyms: Adjust, Adapt, Lodge, House
Antonyms: Reject, Disregard, Disagree
Example: The hotel can accommodate up to 500 guests during the summer season.
Restrained (adjective)
Intended to keep someone under control or prevent someone from doing something. रोक
Synonyms: Constraining, Forbidding, Governing, Prohibiting
Antonyms: Permit, Promote, Release, Start
Example: When he started fighting, it took four police officers to restrain him.
Acquire (verb)
An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum. अधिग्रहण
Synonyms: Captured, Collected, Seized, Accomplished
Antonyms: Loss, Forfeiture, Deprived, Drop
Example: Jarrett's acquisition of skills was no less driven.
Adverse (adjective)
In a way that has a negative or harmful effect प्रतिकूल
Synonyms: Negatively, Unfavorably, Disapprovingly, Disdainfully
Antonyms: Positively, Favorably, Appreciatively, Approvingly
Example: These measures adversely affected the welfare programmes of the country.
Validity (noun)
The quality of being based on truth or reason, or of being able to be accepted. वैधता
Synonyms: Credibility, Soundness, Strength, Impact
Antonyms: Invalidity, Unsoundness, Ineffectuality, Shakiness
Example: It is difficult to test the validity of these claims.
Ascertain (verb)
Find (something) out for certain निधारित
Synonyms: Discover, Establish, Fix, Determine
Antonyms: Disprove, Invalidate, Aid, Assist
Example: There should be a public inquiry to ascertain the facts.
Elaborated (verb)
Develop or present (a theory, policy, or system) in further detail. विस्तार से करना
Synonyms: Perfected, Painstaking, Involved
Antonyms: Easy, Facile, Natural, Simple
Example: They made elaborate preparations for his visit.
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.
Encroachments (noun)
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.
Compensation (noun)
Something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury. मुआवज़ा
Synonyms: Allowance, Benefit, Bonus, Coverage
Antonyms: Debt, Hurt, Loss, Penalty
Example: The court awarded the victims millions of dollars in compensation.
Breach (noun)
Make a gap in and break through (a wall, barrier, or defence). उल्लंघन
Synonyms: Crack, Rift, Rupture, Aperture
Antonyms: Agreement, Closing, Closure, Juncture
Example: He claims that the city breached an agreement by selling the property.
Consequences (noun)
A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant. प्रभाव
Synonyms: Result, Outcome, Sequel, Effect
Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Source, Beginning,
Example: The money was of little consequence to Tony.
Slump (verb)
Sit, lean, or fall heavily and limply. ढेर लगाना
Synonyms: Downward, Cascading, Declining, Depressed
Antonyms: Above, Cheerful, Cheery, Happy
Example: She fainted and slumped to the floor.
Essentially (adverb)
Absolutely necessary; extremely important. अत्यावश्यक
Synonyms: Crucial, Vital, Indispensable, Fundamental
Antonyms: Unnecessary, Nonessential, Insignificant, Trivial
Example: Water is essential for life.
Boasted (verb)
Excessively proud and self-satisfied talk about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities. गर्व
Synonyms: Brag, Crow, Swagger, Swank
Antonyms: Deprecate, Belittle, Humility, Modesty
Example: He's always boasting about his children's success at school.
Imposed (verb)
To make a law, rule, opinion, etc. be accepted by using your power or authority. आरोपित करना
Synonyms: Charged, Fined, Levied, Assessed
Antonyms: Remitted, Released, Lessened, Abated
Example: I don't want them to impose their religious beliefs on my children.
Retained (verb)
Continue to have (something). बनाए रखा
Synonyms: Absorb, Contain, Enjoy, Maintain
Antonyms: Abandon, Desert, Disperse, Dispossess
Example: She has lost her battle to retain control of the company.
Grievance (noun)
A real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment. शिकायत
Synonyms: Grief, Hardship, Injustice, Objection
Antonyms: Delight, Happiness, Joy, Advantage
Example: He has a deep sense of grievance against his former employer.
Annex (verb)
A formal act whereby a state proclaims its sovereignty over territory hitherto outside its domain. राज्य-हरण
Synonyms: Incorporation, Takeover, Addition, Appropriation
Antonyms: Decrease, Loss, Subtraction, Detachment
Example: The two annexation ordinances will be considered at tonight's council meeting.
Confrontation (noun)
Come face to face with (someone) with hostile or argumentative intent. सामना होना
Synonyms: Accost, Defy, Encounter, Meet
Antonyms: Avoid, Dodge, Evade, Surrender
Example: They confronted the invaders at the shore.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 10 Nov 2024Israel’s parliament passed a law early on Thursday that would allow it to deport family members of Palestinian attackers, including the country’s own citizens, to the war-ravaged Gaza Strip or other locations.
The law, which was championed by members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party and his far-right allies, passed with a 61-41 vote. But legal experts said that any attempt to implement it would likely lead to it being struck down by Israeli courts.
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1. Synonym of Grievance
2. Antonym of Imposed
3. Synonym of Confrontation
4. Antonym of Breach
5. Synonym of Demolition
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