20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Prosecuted (verb)
The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge. अभियोग पक्ष
Synonyms: Arraign, Indict, Litigate, Sue
Antonyms: Defeat, Failure, Neglect
Example: A number of prosecutions have taken place under the new regulations, and penalties have been inflicted.
Committed (verb)
The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc. प्रतिबद्धता
Synonyms: Engagement, Guarantee, Need, Pledge
Antonyms: Break, Breach, Irresponsibility, Denial
Example: The church has a commitment to helping the poor.
Submitted (verb)
Accept or yield to a superior force or to the authority or will of another person. प्रस्तुत
Synonyms: Succumbed, Conceded, Surrendered, Yielded
Antonyms: Resisted, Contended, Fought, Met
Example: The recall was prompted by test reports submitted by the company itself.
Pointed (adjective)
Having a sharpened or tapered tip or end. नुकीला
Synonyms: Barbed, Sharp, Acuminate, Cornered
Antonyms: Blunt, Dull
Example: Her new book is a pointed look at life in a small community.
Scheduled (adjective)
Included in or planned according to a schedule. अनुसूचित
Synonyms: Anticipated, Expected, Becoming, Coming
Antonyms: Improper, Inappropriate, Incorrect, Ugly
Example: He has been forced to adjust his schedule.
Insisting (verb)
The fact or quality of insisting that something is the case or should be done. आग्रह
Synonyms: Demand, Bidding, Command, Dictate
Antonyms: Insignificant, Relenting, Trivial, Unimportant
Example: She was fired from her job at the insistence of the mayor.
Deliberate (adjective)
Done consciously and intentionally. सोचा-समझा
Synonyms: Intentional, Calculated, Conscious, Planned
Antonyms: Accidental, Unintentional, Careless, Heedless
Example: She spoke in a clear, deliberate manner/way.
Conspiracy (noun)
A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful. साजिश
Synonyms: Plot, Scheme, Stratagem, Cabal.
Antonyms: Faithfulness, Honesty, Ignorance, Loyalty
Example: Seven men, all from Bristol, admitted conspiracy to commit arson.
Defamation (noun)
Damage the good reputation of (someone) बदनाम करना
Synonyms: Libel, Slander, Malign, Smear
Antonyms: Absolve, Acquit, Excuse, Dismiss
Example: He says he was defamed by reports that falsely identified him as a former gangster.
Provision (noun)
The action of providing or supplying something for use. प्रावधान
Synonyms: Arrangement, Plan, Accouterment, Catering
Antonyms: Removal, Taking, Poison
Example: I carried my provisions in one large backpack.
Consecutive (adjective)
Following each other continuously. लगातार
Synonyms: Succeeding, Following, Running, Continuous.
Antonyms: Separate, Broken, Discontinuous, Infrequent.
Example: I was amazed that she contradicted herself in consecutive sentences.
Prohibited (verb)
The action of forbidding something, especially by law. निषेध
Synonyms: Banning, Forbidding, Prohibiting, Barring
Antonyms: Freedom, Incitement, Support, Wildness
Example: She has promised to implement prohibition in a phased manner.
Formulate (verb)
Create or prepare methodically. तैयार
Synonyms: Codify, Define, Develop, Devise
Antonyms: Disorganize, Destroy, Halt, Raze
Example: Little by little, he formulated his plan for escape.
Impose (verb)
To make a law, rule, opinion, etc. be accepted by using your power or authority. आरोपित करना
Synonyms: Foist, Force, Thrust, Inflict.
Antonyms: Disorder, Displace, Forge, Overlook.
Example: I don't want them to impose their religious beliefs on my children.
Restrictions (noun)
A limiting condition or measure, especially a legal one. प्रतिबंध
Synonyms: Check, Condition, Constraint, Control
Antonyms: Allowance, Liberation, Permission, Advantage
Example: They placed/imposed restrictions on smoking indoors.
Deteriorate (verb)
Becoming progressively worse. बिगड़ती
Synonyms: Worsen, Decline, Degenerate, Collapse
Antonyms: Improve, Compliment, Elevate, Grow.
Example: She was taken into hospital last week when her condition suddenly deteriorated.
Slammed (verb)
Shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly. पराजित करना
Synonyms: Bang, Attacked, Scolded, Blasted
Antonyms: Loose, Open, Slack, Unsealed
Example: He slammed the door in my face.
Exempted (verb)
To say officially that somebody does not have to do something or pay for something छूट प्राप्त
Synonyms: Immune, Absolved, Cleared, Discharged
Antonyms: Hindered, Prevented, Accountable, Answerable
Example: A tax-exempt savings plan.
Exacerbate (verb)
To make something worse, especially a disease or problem. बिगाड़ देना
Synonyms: Aggravate, Make Worse, Worsen, Inflame.
Antonyms: Calm, Reduce, Aid, Appease.
Example: The proposed factory shutdown would only exacerbate our unemployment problems.
Curb (noun)
A check or restraint on something. नियंत्रण
Synonyms: Restraint, Restriction, Check, Brake
Antonyms: Loosen, Liberate, Unleash, Express
Example: He called for energy consumption to be curbed.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 19 Sep 2023A group of militants was encircled following a tip-off, reports say; Army says additional troops are in place to prevent militants from escaping.
One militant and an Army jawan were killed and three security personnel — two Army jawans and a J&K Police’s special police officer — injured in an ongoing encounter in Rajouri district of the Pir Panjal valley on Tuesday.
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1. Synonym of Impose
2. Antonym of Prohibited
3. Synonym of Conspiracy
4. Antonym of Deliberate
5. Synonym of Consecutive
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