10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Muzzle (verb)
Prevent (a person or group) from expressing their opinions freely. मुँह बंद करना
Synonyms: Suppress, Restrain, Stifle
Antonyms: Free, Allow, Encourage, Permit
Example: Opposition leaders accused him of muzzling the news media.
Archaic (adjective)
Very old or old-fashioned. अप्रचलित
Synonyms: Obsolete, Old-fashioned, Old-fangled, Ancient
Antonyms: New, Modern, Contemporary, Newfangled
Example: Prisons are run on archaic methods.
Redundant (adjective)
Not needed or useful. अनावश्यक
Synonyms: Unnecessary, Dispensable, Expendable, Unneeded, Uncalled for, Superfluous
Antonyms: Necessary, Essential, Needed, Non-redundant
Example: The picture has too much redundant detail.
Hoarse (adjective)
(of a person's voice) sounding rough and harsh, typically as the result of a sore throat or of shouting. कर्कश
Synonyms: Rough, Croaky, Cracked
Antonyms: Soft, Euphonious
Example: As she recognized the hoarse voice, a new sort of terror now gripped her heart.
Usurp (verb)
To take somebody’s position and/or power without having the right to do this. अन्याय से ले लेना
Synonyms: Seize, Take Over, Arrogate, Appropriate, Wrest
Antonyms: Give in, Capitulate, Yield, Relent
Example: He attempted to usurp the principal’s authority.
Brethren (noun)
People belonging to a particular group. भाइयों
Synonyms: Community, Company, Group, Mass
Example: With an almost casual glance, she looked down upon the fallen body of her brethren.
Apprehension (noun)
Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen. डर
Synonyms: Worry, Uneasiness, Restlessness, Anxiety
Antonyms: Calmness, Contentment
Example: She had some apprehensions about the filming.
Imbroglio (noun)
An extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation. गड़बड़
Synonyms: Complication, Trouble, Mess, Complexity
Example: That's my prediction for the whole imbroglio waiting to unfold.
Embolden (verb)
Give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something. साहस देना
Synonyms: Give courage, Encourage, Strengthen
Antonyms: Dishearten, Discourage, Daunt
Example: With such a majority, the administration was emboldened to introduce radical new policies.
Frivolous (adjective)
Not having any serious purpose or value. गंभीरता से विचार न करने वाला
Synonyms: Insignificant, Minor, Unimportant, Pointless
Antonyms: Serious, Thoughtful
Example: Drug companies claim the union and consumer plan would encourage frivolous lawsuits.
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Source: The Hindu · 3 Jul 2021This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Embolden
2. Synonym of Imbroglio
3. Synonym of Frivolous
4. Synonym of Brethren
5. Synonym of Archaic
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