20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Evacuate (verb)
The act of moving people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe. निकास
Synonyms: Expulsion, Clearing, Discharge, Emptying
Antonyms: Retention, Arrival, Coming, Entrance
Example: They organised the evacuation of the town.
Breached (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.
Expected (adjective)
Regarded as likely. अपेक्षित
Synonyms: Normal, Conventional, Familiar, Habitual
Antonyms: Unannounced, Unheralded, Unpredicted, Unexpected
Example: As expected, the election was very close.
Mitigate (verb)
The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something. शमन
Synonyms: Alleviate, Assuage, Lighten, Relieve
Antonyms: Disqualification, Inability, Inaptitude, Lack
Example: She raised her'kerchief to her nose to mitigate the stench.
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.
Accused (noun)
A person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime. आरोपी
Synonyms: Arraigned, Implicated, Incriminated, Indicted
Antonyms: Acquitted, Clear, Discharged
Example: He was accused of stealing the money.
Indulging (verb)
Allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of. लिप्त
Synonyms: Entertain, Nourish, Pamper, Satiate
Antonyms: Deprive, Dissatisfy, Ignore, Neglect
Example: She has never been one to indulge in gossip.
Claims (verb)
State or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof. दावा
Synonyms: Assert, Declare, Profess, Affirm
Antonyms: Disclaim, Answer, Honesty, Truth
Example: The man claimed (that) he was a long-lost relative.
Inspected (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.
Exposed (adjective)
Not protected from the wind and bad weather अनावृत
Synonyms: Bare, Defined, Disclosed, Discovered
Antonyms: Clothed, Hidden, Ambiguous, Blocked
Example: The film had been exposed for too long.
Stabbing (verb)
Thrust a knife or other pointed weapon into (someone) so as to wound or kill. घोंपना
Synonyms: Knife, Skewer, Spear, Bayonet
Antonyms: Rise, Help, Cure, Unite
Example: A stitch stabbed at her side.
Wounding (adjective)
Causing physical injury. घायल
Synonyms: Injure, Hurt, Damage, Harm
Antonyms: Mild, Nice, Complimentary, Flattering
Example: She suffered a knife wound to her thigh.
Occupied (verb)
Reside or have one's place of business in (a building). कब्जा
Synonyms: Attend, Employ, Fill, Involve
Antonyms: Ignore, Bore, Forget, Refuse
Example: They have occupied the apartment for three years.
Assailant (noun)
Make a concerted or violent attack on. हमलावर
Synonyms: Bash, Berate, Blast, Criticize
Antonyms: Compliment, Praise, Uphold, Exonerate
Example: He is assailed by contradictory advice from all sides.
Resident (noun)
A person's home, especially a large and impressive one. निवास स्थान
Synonyms: Apartment, Condo, Dwelling, Hall
Antonyms: Business, Industry, Office
Example: He recently ended his residence at the apartment complex.
Decades (noun)
A period of ten years. दशक
Synonyms: Decagon, Decapod, Decennary, Decennium.
Antonyms: Day, Night, Middle, Beginning, Ordinal.
Example: The war lasted nearly a decade.
Violence (noun)
Behaviour involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something. हिंसा
Synonyms: Assault, Attack, Clash, Confusion
Antonyms: Calm, Health, Kindness, Method
Example: They need to learn how to settle their arguments without resorting to violence.
Allies (noun)
A state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose. मित्र-राष्ट्र
Synonyms: Associate, Colleague, Friend, Partner
Antonyms: Antagonist, Detractor, Enemy, Foe
Example: India and its Asian allies.
Quoted (verb)
To repeat exactly something that somebody else has said or written before. दूसरे के शब्दों को उद्धृत करना
Synonyms: Ignored, Disregarded, Overlooked, Forgot
Antonyms: Recite, Repeat, Say Again, Reproduce
Example: He began his speech by quoting Shakespeare.
Praised (verb)
Express warm approval or admiration of. प्रशस्त
Synonyms: Exalted, Aided, Blessed, Celebrated
Antonyms: Criticize, Condemn, Blame, Censure
Example: He should be praised for his honesty.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 13 Jul 2023Indigenous Tribal Leader Forum (ITLF), on Wednesday, extended an apology to the Kuki Zo people for ‘misguidance and conflict with Meitei people’ in the state.
In an official statement, ITLF stated, ‘The Indigenous Tribal Leader Forum, a leading organisation committed to the welfare and unity of indigenous communities, acknowledges and deeply regrets the misguided actions that resulted in brainwashing and involvement of innocent Kuki Zo people in the unfortunate conflict with the Meitei people in Manipur’.
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1. Synonym of Claims
2. Antonym of Wounding
3. Synonym of Indulging
4. Antonym of Decades
5. Synonym of Inspected
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