Pious and sanctimonious on government’s response to criticism

The Hindu

Pious and sanctimonious  on government’s response to criticism
05,Feb,2021

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Bruised (adjective)

(of a person's feelings) hurt. आहत

Synonyms: Hurt, Damaged, Contused, Harmed

Antonyms: Unhurt, Unaffected

Example: They're nursing some bruised pride following the first defeat of the tour.

Rein (noun)

The power to direct and control. बाग-डोर

Synonyms: Control, Govern, Curb, Command

Antonyms: Powerlessness, Weakness, Incapability

Example: A new chairperson will soon take over the reins.

Erosion (noun)

The gradual destruction or diminution of something. अपरदन

Synonyms: Abrasion, Wearing away, Weathering, Scraping away

Antonyms: Build up, Reconstruction

Example: Many see these security measures as an erosion of civil liberties.

Modest (adjective)

(of an amount, rate, or level) relatively moderate, limited, or small. मामूली

Synonyms: Moderate, Acceptable, Fair, Unexceptional

Antonyms: Substantial, Significant, Huge

Example: Their boards give them stock options but in relatively modest amounts.

Persist (verb)

Continue to exist. बना रहना

Synonyms: Continue, Hold on, Keep on, Endure

Antonyms: Cease, Discontinue

Example: Avoiding the food is the only way to avoid symptoms while the sensitivity persists.

Resort (verb)

Turn to and adopt (a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one) so as to resolve a difficult situation. प्रयोग करना

Synonyms: Have recourse to, Turn to, Employ

Antonyms: Misuse, Abstain

Example: Despite their differences, there is no reason the two sides should have to resort to force to resolve the matter.

Spectacular (adjective)

Very impressive. शानदार

Synonyms: Striking, Breath-Taking, Splendid, Sensational

Antonyms: Unimpressive, Mediocre, Ordinary

Example: The special effects were quite spectacular.

Curtail (verb)

Reduce in extent or quantity. कम करना

Synonyms: Reduce, Lessen, Diminish, Truncate, Shrink, Decrease

Antonyms: Extend, Lengthen, Increase, Expand, Raise

Example: Spending on books has been severely curtailed.

Garner (verb)

To obtain or collect something such as information, support, etc. एकत्रकरना

Synonyms: Accumulate, Amass, Assemble, Gather

Antonyms: Disperse, Dissipate, Scatter

Example: All the information that we garnered has been kept on file.

Stance (noun)

The attitude of a person or organization towards something; a standpoint. रवैया

Synonyms: Stand, Point of view, Opinion, Outlook

Example: In particular, his robust stance on discipline is very welcome.

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1. Synonym of Curtail

2. Synonym of Stance

3. Synonym of Rein

4. Antonym of Erosion

5. Synonym of Modest

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