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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Scathing (adjective)

Witheringly scornful. सख़्त

Synonyms: Devastating, Withering, Blistering, Coruscating

Antonyms: Mild, Gentle, Complimentary

Example: He was very scathing about the report, saying it was inaccurate.

Coalition (noun)

A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government. गठबंधन

Synonyms: Alliance, Affiliation, Caucus, Federation

Antonyms: Detachment, Disengagement, Disjoining, Dissolution

Example: The groups united to form a coalition.

Triggering (adjective)

Caused by particular action, process, or situation उत्प्रेरित

Synonyms: Cause, Generate, Produce, Prompt

Antonyms: Destroy, End, Halt, Prevent

Example: His remarks triggered a public outcry.

Surging (verb)

Increase suddenly and powerfully. बढ़ती

Synonyms: Gush, Rush, Stream, Flow

Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Descend, Lessen

Example: We all surged toward the door.

Soared (verb)

To fly high in the air. ऊँचे उड़ना

Synonyms: Wing, Climb, Rise, Mount.

Antonyms: Plummet, Decline, Decrease, Fall.

Example: Stock prices are beginning to soar.

Elaborate (adjective)

Develop or present (a theory, policy, or system) in further detail. विस्तार से करना

Synonyms: Perfected, Painstaking, Involved

Antonyms: Easy, Facile, Natural, Simple

Example: They made elaborate preparations for his visit.

Collision (noun)

An accident that happens when two vehicles hit each other with force. टक्कर

Synonyms: Concussion, Dilapidation, Percussion, Destruction

Antonyms: Avoidance, Building, Compliment, Construction

Example: The car was involved in a collision.

Devastating (adjective)

Highly destructive or damaging सदमा पहुँचाने वाला

Synonyms: Destructive, Ruinous, Disastrous, Catastrophic

Antonyms: Nondestructive, Blessed, Fortunate, Beneficial.

Example: The flood devastated the town.

Erupted (verb)

Become active and eject lava, ash, and gases. फूटना

Synonyms: Appear, Burst, Detonate, Explode

Antonyms: Contain, Restrain, Shut, Implosion

Example: The volcano erupted with tremendous force.

Suspected (verb)

Have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof. संदिग्ध

Synonyms: Open, Pseudo, Doubtable, Thick

Antonyms: Innocent, Known, Trusted, Trustworthy

Example: He's suspected in four burglaries.

Accused (noun)

A person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime. आरोपी

Synonyms: Arraigned, Implicated, Incriminated, Indicted

Antonyms: Acquitted, Clear, Discharged

Example: He was accused of stealing the money.

Prioritized (verb)

Designate or treat (something) as being very or most important. प्राथमिकता देना

Synonyms: Grade, Order, Place, Range

Antonyms: Cancel, Disorder, Disorganize, Disperse

Example: It's always difficult to prioritize work, school, and family.

Expansion (noun)

To become or to make something bigger. फैलना या फैलाना

Synonyms: Enlarge, Swell, Dilate, Inflate.

Antonyms: Shrink, Contract, Condense, Scale Down.

Example: His business has expanded to serve the entire state.

Protest (noun)

A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something. विरोध

Synonyms: Objection, Exception, Complaint, Disapproval.

Antonyms: Support, Approval, Harmony, Peace.

Example: The decision was protested by dozens of people.

Developing (adjective)

The process of developing or being developed. विकास

Synonyms: Advancement, Evolution, Expansion, Improvement

Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Halt, Retreat

Example: Good nutrition is important for proper muscle development.

Considering (verb)

By a notably large amount or to a notably large extent काफी

Synonyms: Appreciably, Far, Greatly, Markedly

Antonyms: Insignificantly, Little, Slightly

Example: He's considerably fatter than he was when I knew him.

Despite (preposition)

Without being affected by बावजूद

Synonyms: Notwithstanding, In Spite Of, Even With, Regardless Of

Antonyms: Because Of, Accept, Admire

Example: He laughed despite himself.

Decades (noun)

A period of ten years. दशक

Synonyms: Decagon, Decapod, Decennary, Decennium.

Antonyms: Day, Night, Middle, Beginning, Ordinal.

Example: The war lasted nearly a decade.

Assault (verb)

Make a physical attack on. हमला

Synonyms: Aggression, Charge, Incursion, Invasion

Antonyms: Retreat, Decrease, Praise

Example: He was accused of assault.

Briefed (verb)

Instructions or information that you are given before something happens. विवरण

Synonyms: Information, Orientation, Preparation, Rundown

Antonyms: Deliberate, Unhurried, Unrushed, Long

Example: They received thorough briefing before they left the country.

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Source: The Hindu · 20 Apr 2024

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1. Synonym of Protest

2. Antonym of Prioritized

3. Synonym of Expansion

4. Antonym of Considering

5. Synonym of Decades

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