On kashmir listen to all those who suffered

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On kashmir  listen to all those who suffered
24,Mar,2022

15 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Exultation (noun)

A feeling of triumphant elation or jubilation. उल्लास

Synonyms: Jubilation, Rejoicing, Glee

Antonyms: Depression, Gloom

Example: ‘People were shouting and cheering in frenzied exultation.

Overarching (adjective)

Comprehensive or all-embracing. व्यापक

Synonyms: Inclusive, Overall, Through-out, Complete

Example: The overarching principle at work is that everyone contributes to the common need.

Enunciate (verb)

Express (a proposition, theory, etc.) in clear or definite terms. स्पष्ट रूप से कहना

Synonyms: State, Declare, Put into words, Profess

Antonyms: Be quiet, Keep mum

Example: There are many principles of war enunciated by many experts.

Besiege (verb)

Surround and harass. दबाव डालना

Synonyms: Surround, Swarm round, Encircle

Antonyms: Please, Assist

Example: The production wasn't so much beset as besieged by difficulties.

Grapple (verb)

Struggle to deal with or overcome (a difficulty or challenge). सामना करना

Synonyms: Tackle, Confront, Face, Attend to

Antonyms: Fail, Hold, Surrender

Example: Passers-by grappled with the man after the attack.

Occasion (verb)

Cause (something). कारण होना

Synonyms: Cause, Give rise to, Lead to, Prompt

Example: My examination of terms such as fraught and wrought has occasioned controversy.

Travails (noun)

Painful or laborious effort. घोर श्रम

Synonyms: Hard work, Menial work, Labour, Chores

Antonyms: Comforts, Pastimes

Example: Today I'm just enormously grateful that such things exist and can be called upon in times of travail.

Dismal (adjective)

Pitifully or disgracefully bad. निराशाजनक

Synonyms: Bad, Poor, Disgraceful, Terrible

Antonyms: Hopeful, Encouraging

Example: By that measure, too, Australia's recent performance looks dismal.

Prune (verb)

Reduce the extent of (something) by removing superfluous or unwanted parts. काटना

Synonyms: Reduce, Diminish, Cut back, Shrink

Antonyms: Lengthen, Extend

Example: The workforce was pruned.

Circumvent (verb)

Find a way around (an obstacle). बच निकलना

Synonyms: Avoid, Evade, Dodge

Antonyms: Confront, Face, Meet

Example: They found a way of circumventing the law.

Fray (noun)

A battle or fight. लड़ाई

Synonyms: Conflict, Clash, Brawl, Engagement

Antonyms: Peace, Harmony

Example: Despite these frays, the black children realize they are financially superior.

Vaunted (adjective)

Praised or boasted about, especially in an excessive way. अधिक प्रशंसित

Synonyms: Acclaimed, Exalted, Boast

Antonyms: Unsung, Criticized

Example: They have utterly eclipsed their vaunted American rivals.

Castigate (verb)

To criticize somebody/something/yourself severely. आलोचना करना

Synonyms: Chastise, Reprimand, Criticise, Chide, Upbraid, Rebuke

Antonyms: Praise, Exonerate, Laud, Compliment, Commend

Example: The minister castigated schools for falling standards in education.

Enigma (noun)

A person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand. रहस्य पहेली

Synonyms: Puzzle, Mystery, Conundrum, Riddle

Example: Like this person was an enigma, a thousand puzzles beneath a vulnerable skin.

Rampant (adjective)

(of something bad) existing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled. अनियंत्रित

Synonyms: Unchecked, Uncontrolled, Unchecked, Unrestrained

Antonyms: Controlled, Checked, Restrained

Example: Unemployment is now rampant in most of Europe.

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1. Synonym of Vaunted

2. Antonym of Besiege

3. Synonym of Travails

4. Synonym of Enigma

5. Synonym of Circumvent

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