Nia launches investigation into israel embassy 'blast' call case

The Times of India

20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Devastation (noun)

Highly destructive or damaging. सदमा पहुँचाने वाला

Synonyms: Destructive, Ruinous, Disastrous, Catastrophic

Antonyms: Nondestructive, Blessed, Fortunate, Beneficial.

Example: The flood devastated the town.

Starving (verb)

Suffering or death caused by lack of food. भुखमरी

Synonyms: Deprivation, Famine, Malnutrition, Inanition

Antonyms: Satisfaction, Satiation, Fullness, Satiety

Example: Thousands died of starvation.

Conflict (noun)

A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one. टकराव

Synonyms: Battle, Clash, Combat, Competition

Antonyms: Peace, Truce, Agreement, Calm

Example: There was a lot of conflict between him and his father.

Negotiation (noun)

Obtain or bring about by discussion. बातचीत

Synonyms: Mediation, Settlement, Arrangement, Deal

Antonyms: Confuse, Contend, Disagree, Mix Up

Example: The customer wanted to negotiate over the price.

Delayed (verb)

Make (someone or something) late or slow. विलंब

Synonyms: Detain, Retard, Hinder, Hamper

Antonyms: Continuation, Advance, Assistance, Beginning

Example: The doctor wants to delay surgery for a few weeks.

Inspecting (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.

Consult (verb)

Seek information or advice from (someone, especially an expert or professional). परामर्श

Synonyms: Argue, Brainstorm, Consider, Deliberate

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Answer, Reply

Example: She consulted many respectable people in the village, but none could see a way out of the difficulty.

Offensive (adjective)

To hurt somebody’s feelings. अपमानित

Synonyms: Angry, Annoyed, Exasperated, Insulted

Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Assuage, Calm

Example: The smell of ash offended him.

Resolution (noun)

Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering. दृढ़

Synonyms: Adamant, Bold, Courageous, Obstinate

Antonyms: Afraid, Agreeable, Complacent, Cooperative

Example: She is a resolute competitor.

Diplomat (noun)

Of or concerning diplomacy कूटनीतिक

Synonyms: Conciliatory, Gracious, Polite, Strategic

Antonyms: Rude, Artless, Impolite, Tactless

Example: The two countries have had no diplomatic relations since.

Insisting (verb)

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.

Seems (verb)

Give the impression of being something or having a particular quality. प्रतीत हुआ

Synonyms: Imply, Look, Show, Sound

Antonyms: Deny, Gainsay, Conceal, Disclaim

Example: She seemed happy enough this morning.

Aimed (verb)

Point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target. उद्देश्य

Synonyms: Anticipated, Calculated, Designed, Directed

Antonyms: Dislike, Hate, Hatred, Aimlessness

Example: He aimed the gun carefully before shooting.

Agitation (noun)

Make (someone) troubled or nervous. घबरा देना

Synonyms: Alarming, Annoying, Creepy, Depressing

Antonyms: Agreeable, Auspicious, Comforting, Delightful

Example: Some members of the union have been agitating for a strike.

Appeal (verb)

Make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request. याचना करना

Synonyms: Application, Bid, Call, Claim

Antonyms: Answer, Reply, Denial, Disavowal

Example: The mayor made an appeal to the people of the city to stay calm.

Resolve (verb)

Settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious matter). समाधान करना

Synonyms: Decide, Choose, Figure, Opt

Antonyms: Refuse, Reject, Abstain, Decline

Example: I'm sure these problems can be satisfactorily resolved.

Assurance (noun)

Tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts. आश्वासन

Synonyms: Encourage, Persuade, Reassure, Satisfy

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Distress

Example: I can assure you that you won't be disappointed.

Extended (adjective)

Made larger. विस्तारित

Synonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Increase, Lengthen

Antonyms: Reduce, Shrink, Narrow

Example: He extended a hand in greeting.

Refused (verb)

Indicate or show that one is not willing to do something. अस्वीकृत

Synonyms: Decline, Reject, Repudiate, Spurn

Antonyms: Accept, Take, Allowed, Permitted

Example: She was refused access to her children.

Concede (verb)

Admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it. स्वीकृति

Synonyms: Bewilder, Baffle, Mystify, Bemuse

Antonyms: Deny, Defend, Disallow, Dispute

Example: One should not be bullied into conceding liability.

The editorial

Source: The Times of India · 28 Dec 2023

A day after Delhi Police received a call about a bomb blast near the Israel Embassy in the national Capital, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has launched an investigate into the incident.

An NIA team, along with the Delhi Special Cell and Dog Squad, reached the Israeli Embassy on Wednesday.

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Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Concede

2. Antonym of Inspecting

3. Synonym of Conflict

4. Antonym of Offensive

5. Synonym of Devastation

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