Police commissioner aiims to ensure child's identity kept secret in pocso cases delhi hc

The Hindustan Times

20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Dreaded (Adjective )

To feel extremely worried or frightened about something that is going to happen or that might happen. खूंखार

Synonyms: Abhorrent, Appalling, Atrocious, Awful

Antonyms: Beautiful, Delightful, Fortunate, Pleasant

Example: The dreaded news came that Joe had been wounded.

Emphasized (Verb)

Give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing. बल देना

Synonyms: Accentuate, Affirm, Assert, Highlight

Antonyms: Deny, Lose, Mumble, Depreciate

Example: He emphasized how important diet was to health.

Insurgent (Noun)

A person who rises in active revolt, typically against an established government or authority. विद्रोही

Synonyms: Rebel, Revolutionary, Mutineer, Guerrilla

Antonyms: Loyalist, Patriot, Supporter, Advocate

Example: The government struggled to suppress the insurgent forces in the northern region.

Anonymity (Noun)

The condition of being anonymous. गुमनामी

Synonyms: Obscurity, Silence, Oblivion, Nowhere

Antonyms: Reputation, Fame, Notoriety, Celebrity

Example: They are trying to protect their child's anonymity.

Concerned (Adjective )

Worried, troubled, or anxious about something. चिंतित

Synonyms: Worried, Anxious, Troubled, Distressed

Antonyms: Unconcerned, Carefree, Indifferent, Untroubled

Example: She was concerned about the safety of her children.

Appeasing (Verb)

The act of giving the opposing side in an argument or war an advantage that they have demanded, in order to prevent further disagreement. शांति

Synonyms: Mitigation, Moderation, Decrease, Mollification

Antonyms: Discomfort, Unrest, Suffering, Torture

Example: If that is not appeasement, I'd like to know what you call it.

Abolished (Verb)

Formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution). समाप्त करना

Synonyms: Broken, Demolished, Devastated, Ravaged

Antonyms: Fixed, Repaired, Sober, Successful

Example: He is in favor of abolishing the death penalty.

Resentment (Noun)

A feeling of anger or displeasure about someone or something unfair. नाराजगी

Synonyms: Bitterness, Grudge, Hostility, Indignation

Antonyms: Contentment, Satisfaction, Goodwill, Forgiveness

Example: She felt deep resentment towards her colleagues for not supporting her.

Exploited (Verb)

The act of using someone or something unfairly for your own advantage. शोषण

Synonyms: Use, Leverage, Manipulate, Abuse

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Misuse, Misapply

Example: The Bronze Age saw exploitation of gold deposits.

Reconciling (Verb)

Restore friendly relations between. स्वीकार करना

Synonyms: Coordinate, Integrate, Combine, Harmonize

Antonyms: Disrupt, Upset, Confuse, Disturb

Example: I will become reconciled to the new system.

Exemplary (Adjective )

Serving as a desirable model उदाहरणात्मक

Synonyms: Perfect, Ideal, Model, Faultless

Antonyms: Bad, Dishonorable, Poor, Unworthy

Example: I will take up each of these themes again with respect to the quarrier and his exemplary status.

Prosperity (Noun)

Successful in material terms समृद्ध

Synonyms: Thriving, Flourishing, Fortunate, Wealthy

Antonyms: Depressed, Failing, Dying, Bankrupt

Example: The company had a prosperous year.

Menace (Noun)

A person or thing that is likely to cause harm. धमकी

Synonyms: Threat, Danger, Hazard, Peril

Antonyms: Safety, Protection, Security, Safeguard

Example: The growing pollution is a menace to public health.

Infiltration (Noun)

The act of secretly entering or gaining access to a place or organization to acquire information or cause harm. प्रवेश

Synonyms: Penetration, Intrusion, Trespass, Ingress

Antonyms: Eviction, Expulsion, Withdrawal, Ejection

Example: The spy's infiltration into the organization went unnoticed for years.

Unprecedented (Adjective )

Never done or known before. अभूतपूर्व

Synonyms: Unparalleled, Unequalled, Unmatched, Unrivalled

Antonyms: Bad, Common, Commonplace, Customary

Example: The team has enjoyed unprecedented success this year.

Eliminating (Adjective )

To remove or take away someone or something. हटाना

Synonyms: Cancel, Defeat, Disqualify, Eradicate

Antonyms: Create, Establish, Help, Hold

Example: When a player gets 100 points, he is eliminated from further play.

Curbing (Verb)

A check or restraint on something. नियंत्रण

Synonyms: Restraint, Restriction, Control, Regulate

Antonyms: Loosen, Liberate, Unleash, Express

Example: He called for energy consumption to be curbed.

Affected (Verb)

To have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something. प्रभावित

Synonyms: Afflicted, Concerned, Damaged, Distressed

Antonyms: Calm, Collected, Happy, Sane

Example: I find her rather affected.

Stern (Adjective )

Serious, strict, or uncompromising in nature or demeanor. गंभीर, कठोर

Synonyms: Severe, Harsh, Grim, Firm

Antonyms: Lenient, Gentle, Easygoing, Soft

Example: The teacher gave a stern warning to the students about cheating during exams.

Confiscated (Adjective )

Take or seize (someone's property) with authority. जब्त

Synonyms: Seize, Attach, Expropriate, Sequester

Antonyms: Render, Yield, Deliver, Relinquish

Example: The guards confiscated his camera.

The editorial

Source: The Hindustan Times · 3 Jan 2025

New Delhi, The Delhi High Court has asked the police commissioner and AIIMS medical superintendent to ensure the identities of minor survivors of sexual assault was not disclosed in any manner.

Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma while dealing with a POCSO case also brought down the jail term of a man convicted for a minor's sexual assault saying there was only an attempt made.

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Quick quiz: 5 questions on these words

Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Prosperity

2. Antonym of Abolished

3. Synonym of Insurgent

4. Antonym of Infiltration

5. Synonym of Emphasized

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