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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Surge (noun)

Increase suddenly and powerfully. बढ़ती

Synonyms: Gush, Rush, Stream, Flow

Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Descend, Lessen

Example: We all surged toward the door.

Impact (noun)

The action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another. प्रभाव

Synonyms: Collision, Crash, Smash, Clash

Antonyms: Avoidance, Failure, Loss, Praise

Example: We need to be concerned about the environmental impacts of all this construction.

Vowing (verb)

Solemnly promise to do a specified thing. शपथ

Synonyms: Swear, Pledge, Promise, Affirm

Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Break, Breach

Example: From that day on, she vowed never to trust him again.

Sustain (verb)

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level. निरंतरता

Synonyms: Continuous, Viable, Feasible, Unceasing

Antonyms: Untenable, Tiring, Unendurable, Unsuitable

Example: Environmental sustainability is high in its goals.

Conceal (verb)

Not allow to be seen. छिपाना

Synonyms: Bury, Camouflage, Cloak, Cover

Antonyms: Disregard, Ignore, Reveal, Uncover

Example: The sunglasses conceal her eyes.

Boasting (noun)

Excessively proud and self-satisfied talk about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities. गर्व

Synonyms: Brag, Crow, Swagger, Swank

Antonyms: Deprecate, Belittle, Humility, Modesty

Example: He's always boasting about his children's success at school.

Appreciate (verb)

To value or admire highly. अधिमूल्यित

Synonyms: Value, Respect, Prize, Cherish

Antonyms: Criticize, Decrease, Depreciate, Disparage

Example: I really appreciated the information you gave me.

Credibility (noun)

Convincing. विश्वसनीय

Synonyms: Acceptable, Reliable, Valid, Tenable

Antonyms: Untrustworthy, Deceptive, Dishonest, Irresponsible.

Example: Her claims seem credible to many.

Prominent (adjective)

Important or famous प्रमुख

Synonyms: Outstanding, Arresting, Beetling, Bulging

Antonyms: Depressed, Inconspicuous, Invisible, Obscure

Example: She has a rather prominent nose.

Invasion (noun)

An instance of invading a country or region with an armed force. आक्रमण

Synonyms: Occupation, Conquering, Capture, Seizure

Antonyms: Obedience, Retreat, Surrender, Withdrawal

Example: Linking climate change and biological invasions: ocean warming facilitates nonindigenous species invasions.

Endorsed (verb)

The act of saying that you approve of or support something or someone. अनुमोदन

Synonyms: Support, Backing, Approval, Agreement

Antonyms: Denial, Disapproval, Disfavor, Opposition

Example: The newspaper has announced its political endorsements.

Sanctioned (verb)

Official permission to do or change something. मंज़ूरी

Synonyms: Penalty, Punishment, Deterrent

Antonyms: Reward, Prohibition, Ban

Example: The government has sanctioned the use of force.

Anticipated (verb)

Excitement, waiting eagerly for something you know is going to happen. प्रत्याशा

Synonyms: Expectation, Prediction, Forecast, Prolepsis

Antonyms: Pessimism, Hopelessness, Melancholy, Suspicion

Example: She had a feeling of great anticipation before her graduation ceremony.

Disbursement (noun)

The act of paying out money especially from a fund संवितरण

Synonyms: Expense, Outlay, Spending

Antonyms: Hold, Keep, Take, Attach

Example: The money will be disbursed on the basis of need.

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.

Confiscating (verb)

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.

Stalled (verb)

Stop or cause to stop making progress. ठप

Synonyms: Delayed, Negotiated, Postponed, Adjourned

Antonyms: Advanced, Forwarded, Furthered, Hastened

Example: I stalled the car twice during my driving test but still managed to pass.

Stability (noun)

To become or to make something firm, steady and unlikely to change स्थिर

Synonyms: Stable, Balanced, Equilibrated, Steady

Antonyms: Unstable, Unbalanced, Unsteady, Shaky

Example: Prices are at last beginning to stabilize.

Bolster (verb)

To support or improve something or make it stronger. सहारा

Synonyms: Carry, Help, Maintain, Sustain

Antonyms: Block, Decrease, Discourage, Halt

Example: They took high premiums to bolster up the funds.

Leverage (noun)

The ability to influence situations or people so that you can control what happens. फ़ायदा उठाना

Synonyms: Influence, Sway, Clout, Authority

Antonyms: Weakness, Helplessness, Impotence, Powerlessness

Example: He used a crowbar to improve his leverage on the gate.

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Source: The Hindu · 16 Jun 2024

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1. Synonym of Disbursement

2. Antonym of Impact

3. Synonym of Endorsed

4. Antonym of Confiscating

5. Synonym of Leverage

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