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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Telegraph (noun/verb)

A system for sending messages over long distances using electrical signals; to send a message by telegraph. तार-संदेश भेजने की प्रणाली; तार द्वारा संदेश भेजना

Synonyms: Cable, Wire, Signal, Transmit

Antonyms: Conceal, Withhold, Suppress, Hide

Example: The officer telegraphed the urgent message to headquarters.

Amphitheater (noun)

A large circular or oval open-air place with rows of seats surrounding a central area, used for performances or sports. प्रदर्शन या खेल के लिए बना गोलाकार या अंडाकार खुला प्रेक्षागृह

Synonyms: Arena, Auditorium, Coliseum, Stadium

Antonyms: Chamber, Closet, Cubicle, Enclosure

Example: Thousands of spectators gathered in the amphitheater to watch the performance.

Bronchitis (noun)

Inflammation of the bronchial tubes, usually causing coughing and difficulty in breathing. श्वसनी नलिकाओं की सूजन

Synonyms: Bronchial Inflammation, Airway Inflammation, Respiratory Inflammation, Bronchial Infection

Antonyms: Bronchial Health, Respiratory Health, Healthy Airways, Normal Breathing

Example: Persistent coughing can be a common symptom of bronchitis.

Turquoise (noun/adjective)

A greenish-blue colour or a blue-green mineral used as a gemstone. हरित-नीला रंग या इसी रंग का एक रत्न

Synonyms: Aqua, Aquamarine, Cyan, Teal

Antonyms: Crimson, Scarlet, Maroon, Red

Example: She wore a beautiful turquoise necklace at the ceremony.

Senatorial (adjective)

Relating to a senate or to senators. सीनेट या सीनेटरों से संबंधित

Synonyms: Legislative, Parliamentary, Congressional, Senatorial

Antonyms: Executive, Judicial, Nonlegislative, Administrative

Example: The candidate received strong senatorial support for the proposed reform.

Clinical (adjective)

Relating to the examination and treatment of patients, especially in a medical setting. रोगियों की जाँच और उपचार से संबंधित

Synonyms: Medical, Therapeutic, Diagnostic, Medicinal

Antonyms: Nonmedical, Emotional, Subjective, Informal

Example: The medicine underwent extensive clinical testing before approval.

Brainwash (verb)

To force or persuade someone to accept certain beliefs by repeatedly influencing their thoughts. किसी के विचारों को बार-बार प्रभावित करके उसकी मान्यताओं को बदल देना

Synonyms: Indoctrinate, Condition, Manipulate, Influence

Antonyms: Deprogram, Enlighten, Liberate, Disabuse

Example: The extremist group attempted to brainwash young recruits into accepting its ideology.

Outshine (verb)

To be much better, more impressive or more successful than someone or something else. किसी से अधिक प्रभावशाली, श्रेष्ठ या सफल होना

Synonyms: Surpass, Eclipse, Excel, Outclass

Antonyms: Trail, Underperform, Falter, Lag

Example: Her outstanding performance allowed her to outshine every other contestant.

Evaporate (verb)

To change from a liquid into a gas or vapour, especially through heating. तरल का गैस या वाष्प में बदल जाना

Synonyms: Vaporize, Volatilize, Disperse, Dissipate

Antonyms: Condense, Liquefy, Solidify, Coalesce

Example: The water began to evaporate quickly under the intense heat.

Recycle (verb)

To process used materials so that they can be used again. प्रयुक्त सामग्री को पुनः उपयोग योग्य बनाना

Synonyms: Reuse, Reprocess, Repurpose, Reclaim

Antonyms: Discard, Waste, Dump, Destroy

Example: Households are encouraged to recycle paper, glass and plastic.

Affiliate (noun/verb)

A person or organization officially connected with a larger organization; to connect or associate with an organization. संबद्ध व्यक्ति या संस्था; संबद्ध करना

Synonyms: Associate, Partner, Member, Ally

Antonyms: Rival, Opponent, Adversary, Competitor

Example: The local college is affiliated with a major university.

Emblematic (adjective)

Serving as a symbol or typical representation of something. प्रतीकात्मक

Synonyms: Symbolic, Representative, Indicative, Typical

Antonyms: Unrepresentative, Atypical, Literal, Insignificant

Example: The national flag is emblematic of the country’s identity and unity.

Fanfare (noun)

A loud and impressive display of celebration, publicity, or attention. धूमधाम

Synonyms: Flourish, Publicity, Celebration, Acclaim

Antonyms: Silence, Secrecy, Restraint, Understatement

Example: The new scheme was launched with great fanfare across the country.

Inborn (adjective)

Existing naturally in a person from birth rather than being learned. जन्मजात

Synonyms: Innate, Inherent, Congenital, Natural

Antonyms: Acquired, Learned, Developed, Artificial

Example: She has an inborn ability to understand music.

Inroad (noun)

An advance into an area or activity that reduces the strength, influence, or quantity of something. प्रवेश या प्रभाव बढ़ाना

Synonyms: Advance, Encroachment, Incursion, Penetration

Antonyms: Retreat, Withdrawal, Recession, Reversal

Example: Online shopping has made significant inroads into traditional retail markets.

Inseparable (adjective)

Unable to be separated or treated as independent from something else. अविभाज्य

Synonyms: Indivisible, Inseverable, United, Inextricable

Antonyms: Separable, Divisible, Detachable, Independent

Example: Freedom and responsibility are inseparable in a democratic society.

Nominate (verb)

To formally suggest or appoint someone for a position, honour, or election. नामांकित करना

Synonyms: Propose, Appoint, Designate, Recommend

Antonyms: Reject, Dismiss, Disqualify, Exclude

Example: The committee nominated her for the award.

Enrich (verb)

To improve the quality or value of something by adding useful or valuable elements. समृद्ध करना

Synonyms: Enhance, Improve, Enlarge, Supplement

Antonyms: Impoverish, Deplete, Diminish, Degrade

Example: Reading widely can enrich your vocabulary and knowledge.

Megacity (noun)

A very large city, typically having a population of more than ten million people. महानगर; अत्यधिक विशाल जनसंख्या वाला शहर

Synonyms: Metropolis, Conurbation, Megalopolis, Urban Center

Antonyms: Village, Hamlet, Countryside, Rural Area

Example: Tokyo is often described as one of the world’s largest megacities.

Sidetrack (verb/noun)

To divert someone’s attention or activity away from the main subject or purpose; a secondary course or issue. मुख्य विषय से भटकाना

Synonyms: Divert, Distract, Deflect, Derail

Antonyms: Focus, Concentrate, Direct, Prioritize

Example: Do not let minor disagreements sidetrack you from your main objective.

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Source: Confusing words · 5 Sep 2026

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1. Synonym of Megacity

2. Antonym of Emblematic

3. Synonym of Fanfare

4. Antonym of Evaporate

5. Synonym of Recycle

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