10 words from this editorial with Hindi meaning
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Contempt (noun)
willful disobedience to or open disrespect of a court, judge, or legislative body./ the state of being despised. अपमान/मानहानि/अवज्ञा
Synonyms: Disrespect, Scorn, Despite, Disdain, Neglect, Contumacy, Disregard.
Antonyms: Praise, Esteem, Compliment, Admiration, Respect.
Example: After refusing to listen to the judge, the defendant was held in contempt of court and taken back to his jail cell.
Intemperate (adjective)
Having or showing a lack of emotional calmness or control/ an irrespective way of saying something. असंयमित/अनर्गल/बेलगाम
Synonyms: Immoderate, Excessive, Undue, Unreasonable, Unjustified.
Antonyms: Temperate, Moderate, Balanced, Ordinate.
Example: People should avoid the intemperate remarks in professionalism as it may lead to clashes.
Sundry (adjective)
Of various kinds; several. विविध/विभिन्न
Synonyms: various, varied, miscellaneous, assorted, diverse, diversified.
Antonyms: same, similar, individual, singular.
Example: Because I was unsure of the San Francisco weather, I packed a sundry of clothing items to wear.
Acquit (verb)
free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty. बरी करना/अपराधमुक्त करना
Synonyms: Absolve, Clear, Exonerate, Exculpate, Declare Innocent, Found not Guilty.
Antonyms: Accuse, Blame, Charge, Convict, Incriminate, Punish, Sentence.
Example: The suspect was acquitted by the jury due to a lack of evidence.
Umbrage (noun)
a feeling of being offended by what someone has said or done. रोष/अपकार
Synonyms: Resentment, Exasperation, Indignation, Wrath, Disgrace, Offense, Dishonor.
Antonyms: Calmness, Cheer, Delight, Glee, Pleasure.
Example: Stop finding umbrage with other people who think differently than you.
Archaic (adjective)
(of a word or a style of language) no longer in everyday use but sometimes used to impart an old-fashioned flavor./ very old or old-fashioned. आद्य/अप्रचलित/पुराना
Synonyms: Obsolete, Out Of Date, Anachronistic, Old-Fashioned, Outmoded, Bygone, Primitive, Antediluvian, Antiquated.
Antonyms: Contemporary, Current, In Vogue, Modern, Present, up-to-date.
Example: The original Ford Model T car is considered archaic when compared to modern vehicles.
Intimidate (verb)
frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do what one wants. भयभीत करना
Synonyms: Frighten, Menace, Terrify, Scare, Overawe, Daunt.
Antonyms: Calm, Comfort, Embolden, Encourage, Soothe, Please.
Example: While in court, the defendant tried to intimidate the jury with menacing looks.
Dilemma (noun)
a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially ones that are equally undesirable. असमंजस/दुविधा
Synonyms: Confusion , Abeyance , Irresoluteness, Quandary, Predicament, Puzzle, Conundrum.
Antonyms: Clarity, Straightness, Directive.
Example: The witness was struggling with a dilemma on whether or not to take the stand and testify.
Trample (verb)
to treat other people's rights, wishes, or feelings as if they are worthless or not important. अप्रभावी या निष्फल करना/रौंदना/कुचलना
Synonyms: Encroach, Override, Run Over, Violate, Infringe, Suppress.
Antonyms: Encourage, Boost, Cure, Aid, Assist.
Example: When we follow out others in complete way, our individuality is trampled by ourselves and we blame on others for that.
Denigrate (verb)
to make (something) seem less important or valuable./ to attack the reputation of. बदनाम करना/ कलंकित करना
Synonyms: Asperse, Calumniate, Defame, Slander, Smear, Smirch, Derogate.
Antonyms: Praise, Cherish, Boost, Commend.
Example: You should not denigrate other people unless you want individuals to attack your reputation in retaliation.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 19 Nov 2016The recent confrontation between Justice Markandeya Katju and the Supreme Court has raised some issues on contempt (अपमान /मानहानि/अवज्ञा) jurisdiction in India. While I have not read Justice Katju's blog posts, I understand that his pieces contain rather intemperate (असंयमित/अनर्गल/बेलगाम) language, and allegations against all and sundry (विविध/विभिन्न) , bordering on sensationalism.
But this piece is not about Justice Katju or the judgment on which he made remarks. Instead, two aspects of this episode stand out: the manner in which the court has handled the issue of contempt, and the relevance of contempt law today.
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1. Synonym of Dilemma
2. Antonym of Sundry
3. Synonym of Trample
4. Antonym of Intimidate
5. Synonym of Contempt
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