20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Impartiality (noun)
Treating all rivals or disputants equally. निष्पक्ष
Synonyms: Unbiased, Unprejudiced, Neutral, Candid
Antonyms: Biased, Interested, Involved, Partial
Example: As an impartial observer my analysis is supposed to be objective.
Initiate (verb)
Cause (a process or action) to begin. आरंभ करना
Synonyms: Begin, Commence, Inaugurate, Institute
Antonyms: Block, Cease, Close, Complete
Example: Doctors have initiated a series of tests to determine the cause of the problem.
Insisted (noun)
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.
Apparently (adverb)
Clearly visible or understood. स्पष्ट
Synonyms: Possible, Probable, Supposed, Credible
Antonyms: Unlikely, Doubtful, Dubious, Equivocal
Example: From the beginning, it was apparent that she was not an ordinary child.
Suspended (verb)
Imposed by a judge or court but not enforced as long as no further offence is committed within a specified period. निलंबन
Synonyms: Adjournment, Interruption, Delay, Stay
Antonyms: Continuation, Resumption, Beginning, Opening
Example: He was angry about his suspension from the team.
Appropriate (adjective)
Suitable or proper in the circumstances. उचित
Synonyms: Suitable, Proper, Fitting, Relevant
Antonyms: Evil, Improper, Inappropriate, Incorrect
Example: It was thought appropriate to award her the prize.
Condemnation (verb)
Express complete disapproval of. निंदा
Synonyms: Castigate, Censure, Chide, Criticize
Antonyms: Approve, Compliment, Laud, Praise
Example: We strongly condemn this attack against our allies.
Expunge (verb)
Obliterate or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant). मिटाना
Synonyms: Erase, Remove, Delete, Rub Out
Antonyms: Add, Bear, Create, Establish
Example: His record was expunged after he completed a rehabilitation program.
Tendered (verb)
Showing gentleness, kindness, and affection. नाज़ुक
Synonyms: Caring, Kind, Kind-Hearted, Soft-Hearted
Antonyms: Unbreakable, Callous, Hard, Healthy
Example: He gave her a tender look.
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.
Harassment (noun)
Aggressive pressure or intimidation. उत्पीडन
Synonyms: Persecution, Harrying, Pestering, Badgering.
Antonyms: Cooperation, Assistance, Aid, Comfort.
Example: The university condemns all forms of harassment.
Breaches (verb)
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.
Eroded (verb)
Gradually wear away (soil, rock, or land). घिस
Synonyms: Corrode, Destroy, Abrade, Bite
Antonyms: Build, Ignore, Neglect, Preserve
Example: Crashing waves have eroded the cliffs along the beach.
Granted (conjunction)
Used to admit that something is true, before saying something else about it. स्वीकृत
Synonyms: Acknowledged, Assumed, Admitted, Indeed
Antonyms: Unaccepted, Refuse, Deny
Example: We haven't yet been granted access to the archive.
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.
Resolution (noun)
Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering. दृढ़
Synonyms: Adamant, Bold, Courageous, Obstinate
Antonyms: Afraid, Agreeable, Complacent, Cooperative
Example: She is a resolute competitor.
Ensuring (verb)
Make certain that (something) will occur or be the case. सुनिश्चित
Synonyms: Secure, Guarantee, Warrant, Certify
Antonyms: Hurt, Forget, Ignore, Invalidate.
Example: The company's sole concern is to ensure the safety of its employees.
Established (noun)
The action of establishing something or being established. प्रतिष्ठानों
Synonyms: Formation, Formulation, Founding, Inauguration
Antonyms: Abolition, Closing, Closure, Disbanding
Example: The establishment of a business.
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.
Persecution (noun)
Subject (someone) to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation or their political beliefs. सताना
Synonyms: Expel, Harass, Hound, Injure
Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Delight, Help
Example: The country's leaders relentlessly persecuted those who fought against the regime.
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Source: SIMILAR Word · 29 Sep 2023Loose (Adjective) = Slack Synonyms: Baggy, Escaped, Flabby, Hanging, Wobbly Example: He is in the habit of wearing loose trousers. Lose (Verb) = To have no more Synonyms: Deprived of, Forfeit, Miss, Oust Example: I don’t want to lose this chance.
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1. Synonym of Impartiality
2. Antonym of Resolution
3. Synonym of Condemnation
4. Antonym of Eroded
5. Synonym of Apparently
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