10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Coup (noun)
A sudden change of government that is illegal and often violent. शक्ति की जब्ती
Synonyms: Deposition, Overthrow, Seizure of power
Antonyms: Surrender, Liberation
Example: He was overthrown in an army coup.
Amelioration (noun)
The act of making something better. उन्नति
Synonyms: Improvement, Advancement. Upgrade, Enhancement
Antonyms: Deterioration, Retreat
Example: Progress brings with it the amelioration of the human condition.
Indignation (noun)
Anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment. क्रोध क्षोभ
Synonyms: Resentment, Disgruntlement, Outrage
Antonyms: Pleasure, Delight, Cheer
Example: The rise in train fares has aroused public indignation.
Clampdown (noun)
A concerted or harsh attempt to suppress something. कठोर नीति
Synonyms: Suppression, Prevention, Stopping
Example: Many of the clubs affected are angry at the sudden clampdown.
Denounce (verb)
Publicly declare to be wrong or evil. निंदाकरना
Synonyms: Condemn, Censure, Vilify, Stigmatize
Antonyms: Praise, Approve, Commend
Example: The project was denounced as a scandalous waste of public money.
Upper-Hand (noun)
To have more power in a competitive situation than the other side and to be able to control things. मजबूत स्थिति
Synonyms: Advantage, Superiority, Dominance
Antonyms: Setback, Drawback
Example: He always has to have the upper hand.
Elude (verb)
Escape from or avoid (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skilful or cunning way. टलना
Synonyms: Evade, Avoid, Get away from, Dodge
Antonyms: Face, Confront
Example: Physical strength is useless without not only a purpose, but also agility and lightening speed in order to elude enemies.
Resile (verb)
Abandon a position or a course of action. प्रतिघात करना
Synonyms: Rebound, Ricochet, Be deflected
Antonyms: Stay, Remain
Example: In the instant case both experts resiled from more extreme positions.
Conviction (noun)
A firmly held belief or opinion. धारणा
Synonyms: Persuasion, Opinion, Thought
Example: His conviction that the death was no accident was stronger.
Woo (verb)
Seek the favour, support, or custom of. समर्थन माँगना
Synonyms: Pursue, Seek the support of, Try to cultivate
Antonyms: Ignore, Discourage
Example: Political parties have roped in Bollywood stars only to woo the young.
The editorial
Source: One Liner · 2 Feb 20221. 2 February – World Wetlands Day 2 फरवरी - विश्व आर्द्रभूमि दिवस
2. CM YS Jagan launches Andhra Pradesh Seva Portal 2.0 सीएम वाईएस जगन ने आंध्र प्रदेश सेवा पोर्टल 2.0 लॉन्च किया
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1. Synonym of Upper-Hand
2. Antonym of Woo
3. Synonym of Indignation
4. Synonym of Conviction
5. Synonym of Denounce
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