20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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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.
Corruption (noun)
Dishonest or immoral behaviour or activities. भ्रष्टाचार
Synonyms: Dishonesty, Deceit, Deception, Duplicity.
Antonyms: Honesty, Decency, Goodness, Honor
Example: I deplore the poverty and corruption of my country.
Massive (adjective)
Exceptionally large. बड़ा
Synonyms: Big, Colossal, Enormous, Extensive
Antonyms: Common, Dwarfed, Inconsequential, Insignificant
Example: The fort had massive walls.
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.
Sought (verb)
To try to find or get something. तलाश करना
Synonyms: Search For, Try to Find, Look For.
Antonyms: Unwanted, Unwelcome, Unloved.
Example: No, I sought it out for the copies of his illustrations, not the words others have added.
Hailing (verb)
To call someone in order to attract their attention. जयजयकार करना
Synonyms: Beat, Shower, Rain, Fall
Antonyms: Knocking, Slamming, Disparaging, Panning
Example: Shall we hail a taxi?
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.
Interacted (verb)
Act in such a way as to have an effect on each other. बातचीत
Synonyms: Interrelate, Interchange, Link, Interconnect
Antonyms: Discord, Divorce, Separation.
Example: Dominique's teacher says that she interacts well with the other children.
Contrary (adjective)
Opposite in nature, direction, or meaning. विपर्यय
Synonyms: Adverse, Antithetical, Conflicting, Contradictory
Antonyms: Agreeable, Agreeing, Consistent, Friendly
Example: The test will not be easy; on the contrary, it will be very difficult.
Propagated (verb)
Spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely. प्रसारित
Synonyms: Spread, Disseminate, Communicate, Promulgate
Antonyms: Decrease, Deplete, Destroy, Diminish
Example: We are discovering new ways to propagate plants without seeds.
Escalation (noun)
A rapid increase वृद्धि
Synonyms: Acceleration, Growth, Increase, Rise
Antonyms: Decrease, Diminishment, Lower, Fall
Example: Both countries mobilized their armies, but pressure from the international community averted further escalation.
Incidents (noun)
An instance of something happening; an event or occurrence. घटनाएं
Synonyms: Circumstance, Episode, Event, Fact
Antonyms: Cessation, Inaction, Inactivity, Stoppage
Example: Two people were shot yesterday in two separate incidents.
Petition (noun)
A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority in respect of a particular cause. याचिका
Synonyms: Request, Ask, Call On, Entreat
Antonyms: Refuse, Reject, Dismiss, Disregard
Example: She filed a petition for divorce.
Seeking (verb)
Attempt to find (something). मांगना
Synonyms: Explore, Follow, Investigate, Pursue
Antonyms: Ignore, Shun, Answer, Find
Example: The office is seeking a salesperson.
Prompting (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.
Simultaneously (adverb)
At the same time. एक साथ
Synonyms: Concurrently, Concomitantly, Together, At Once
Antonyms: Singly, Different, Divided, Following.
Example: The work then gets going and several tasks are performed simultaneously.
Province (noun)
A principal administrative division of a country or empire. प्रांत
Synonyms: Territory, Region, State, Department
Antonyms: Avocation, Entertainment, Fun, Recreation
Example: Other provinces have funded various projects over the years.
Instances (noun)
An example or single occurrence of something. उदाहरण
Synonyms: Detail, Example, Item, Occasion
Antonyms: Disassemble, Disjoin, Break, Allopatry
Example: These delays are just another instance of bureaucratic inefficiency.
Contested (verb)
Engage in competition to attain (a position of power). चुनाव लड़ा
Synonyms: Debated, Argued, Challenged, Impugned
Antonyms: Agreement, Calm, Peace, Quiet
Example: It will have a contested election for executive director.
Agenda (noun)
A list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting. कार्यसूची
Synonyms: Calendar, Plan, Program, Schedule
Antonyms: Impartiality, Neutrality, Objectivity, Disinterest
Example: The committee set the agenda for the next several years of research.
The editorial
Source: The Print · 26 Apr 2023New Delhi [India], April 25 (ANI): In a fresh crackdown against the cadres of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI), the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday carried out searches at 16 locations in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab and Goa.
The anti-terror agency conducted these raids at the premises and suspected locations of PFI sympathisers and cadres in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab and Goa based on inputs that several Over Ground Workers (OGW) of the outfit indulged in anti-national activities.
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1. Synonym of Consequences
2. Antonym of Contested
3. Synonym of Instances
4. Antonym of Propagated
5. Synonym of Province
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