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Ascribe (verb)

Attribute something to a cause or source. आरोपित करना

Synonyms: Attribute, Credit, Impute, Assign

Antonyms: Deny, Disclaim, Disavow, Repudiate

Example: The committee ascribed the delay to poor planning.

Berate (verb)

Scold or criticize (someone) angrily. डाँटना

Synonyms: Scold, Reprimand, Chide, Rebuke

Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Applaud, Commend

Example: The coach berated the players for their careless mistakes.

Jostle (verb)

Push, elbow, or bump against (someone) roughly. धक्का देना

Synonyms: Shove, Push, Bump, Nudge

Antonyms: Steady, Stabilize, Support, Hold

Example: People began to jostle each other to get a better view.

Obstruct (verb)

Block or get in the way of something. बाधा डालना

Synonyms: Block, Hinder, Impede, Hamper

Antonyms: Assist, Facilitate, Aid, Clear

Example: A fallen tree obstructed the road and stopped traffic.

Uncouth (adjective)

Lacking good manners; rude or crude. असभ्य

Synonyms: Rude, Crude, Boorish, Impolite

Antonyms: Polite, Refined, Courteous, Cultured

Example: His uncouth remarks made everyone uncomfortable.

Withhold (verb)

Refuse to give or keep back (something). रोक कर रखना

Synonyms: Retain, Keep back, Refrain from giving, Suppress

Antonyms: Give, Grant, Release, Disclose

Example: The company decided to withhold the report until the investigation was complete.

Begrudge (verb)

Feel resentful about (someone’s success or good fortune) or be unwilling to give something. ईर्ष्या करना / अनिच्छा से देना

Synonyms: Resent, Envy, Grudge, Object to

Antonyms: Appreciate, Welcome, Grant, Offer

Example: I don’t begrudge her success, but I wish I had the same chance.

Subside (verb)

Become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or settle down. कम होना / शांत होना / धँस जाना

Synonyms: Abate, Diminish, Ease, Wane

Antonyms: Intensify, Escalate, Increase, Rise

Example: The pain began to subside after taking the medicine.

Abbreviate (verb)

Shorten (a word, phrase, or text). संक्षिप्त करना

Synonyms: Shorten, Condense, Abridge, Contract

Antonyms: Expand, Lengthen, Elaborate, Extend

Example: The editor asked her to abbreviate the long title.

Conspire (verb)

Make secret plans jointly to do something unlawful or harmful. षड्यंत्र करना

Synonyms: Plot, Scheme, Collude, Intrigue

Antonyms: Cooperate, Help, Assist, Support

Example: The two men conspired to cheat the company.

Perambulate (verb)

Walk or travel through or around a place, especially for pleasure or to inspect it. टहलना

Synonyms: Stroll, Roam, Wander, Amble

Antonyms: Stay, Remain, Halt, Stop

Example: After dinner, they decided to perambulate through the quiet streets.

Incinerate (verb)

Burn (something) to ashes. भस्म करना

Synonyms: Burn, Cremate, Scorch, Char

Antonyms: Extinguish, Preserve, Save, Protect

Example: The hospital uses special equipment to incinerate medical waste safely.

Intercede (verb)

Intervene on behalf of someone in a dispute or situation, especially to help. मध्यस्थता करना

Synonyms: Mediate, Intervene, Advocate, Plead

Antonyms: Ignore, Abandon, Oppose, Hinder

Example: She decided to intercede to calm both sides and prevent an argument.

Interpose (verb)

Insert or place (something) between; intervene in a situation. बीच में रखना/हस्तक्षेप करना

Synonyms: Insert, Intervene, Interject, Meddle

Antonyms: Withdraw, Refrain, Remove, Step aside

Example: The security guard had to interpose himself between the two fighters.

Presuppose (verb)

Assume something to be true as a basis for an argument or action. पूर्वधारणा करना

Synonyms: Assume, Imply, Take for granted, Postulate

Antonyms: Doubt, Question, Deny, Disbelieve

Example: The plan presupposes that everyone will cooperate fully.

Revitalize (verb)

Give new life or energy to; renew or invigorate. पुनर्जीवित करना

Synonyms: Renew, Rejuvenate, Restore, Energize

Antonyms: Weaken, Exhaust, Drain, Deteriorate

Example: The new policies aim to revitalize the local economy.

Disinterested (adjective)

Unbiased; not influenced by personal gain or self-interest. निष्पक्ष/स्वार्थरहित

Synonyms: Impartial, Unbiased, Objective, Neutral

Antonyms: Biased, Partial, Interested, Prejudiced

Example: The committee needed a disinterested observer to judge the dispute fairly.

Prescriptive (adjective)

Giving rules, directions, or instructions about how something should be done. निर्देशात्मक/आदेशात्मक

Synonyms: Directive, Authoritative, Dogmatic, Instructional

Antonyms: Descriptive, Flexible, Optional, Suggestive

Example: The guide is too prescriptive and leaves little room for creativity.

Immoderate (adjective)

Excessive; not within reasonable limits. अत्यधिक/असंयमित

Synonyms: Excessive, Extreme, Overblown, Unrestrained

Antonyms: Moderate, Reasonable, Measured, Restrained

Example: His immoderate spending quickly led to serious debt.

Stipendiary (adjective)

Paid or receiving a fixed salary or stipend. वेतनभोगी

Synonyms: Salaried, Paid, Compensated, Remunerated

Antonyms: Unpaid, Volunteer, Gratuitous, Uncompensated

Example: He worked as a stipendiary officer for the local administration.

The editorial

Source: Root Word of the Day · 29 Jan 2026

Origin: The word PRIM originated from the Latin word PRIMUS which means First. The words derived from this possess the above meaning. Words: Prime = Main; of first importance Prima facie = Based on the first impression; accepted as correct until proved otherwise Primacy = The fact of being pre-eminent or most important Primal = Relating to an early stage in evolutionary development; primeval Primary = Of chief importance; principal Primate = The chief bishop or archbishop of a province Primer = A substance used as a preparatory coat on wood, metal, or canvas, especially to prevent the absorption of subsequent layers of paint or the development of rust Primeval = Of the earliest time in history Primitive = Relating to the character of an early stage in the evolutionary or historical development of something Primordial = Existing at or from the beginning of time Sub-prime = Relating to credit arrangements for borrowers with a poor credit history, typically having unfavourable conditions such as high interest rates

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1. Synonym of Withhold

2. Antonym of Prescriptive

3. Synonym of Obstruct

4. Antonym of Jostle

5. Synonym of Incinerate

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