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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Province (noun)

A principal administrative division of a country or empire. प्रांत

Synonyms: Territory, Region, State, Department

Antonyms: Avocation, Entertainment, Fun, Recreation

Example: Other provinces have funded various projects over the years.

Severe (adjective)

Intense गंभीर

Synonyms: Acute, Serious, Grave, Critical

Antonyms: Minor, Negligible, Gentle, Amenable

Example: The storm caused severe damage to the roof.

Manipulate (verb)

The action of manipulating something in a skilful manner. चालाकी

Synonyms: Trickeries, Subterfuges, Maneuvers, Artifices

Antonyms: Destroy, Idle, Leave Alone

Example: Even I would fall to his manipulation, if he were to use it on me.

Attempt (verb)

Make an effort to achieve or complete (something difficult). प्रयासित

Synonyms: Begun, Initiated, Launched, Started

Antonyms: Dropped, Quit, Gave Up, Quitted

Example: he would not have attempted the life of a friend.

Wounding (adjective)

Causing physical injury. घायल

Synonyms: Injure, Hurt, Damage, Harm

Antonyms: Mild, Nice, Complimentary, Flattering

Example: She suffered a knife wound to her thigh.

Disrupting (verb)

Interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem. बाधित

Synonyms: Disturb, Rattle, Agitate, Bollix

Antonyms: Appease, Soothe, Calm, Clear Up

Example: Protesters disrupted the conference.

Maintain (verb)

Cause or enable (a condition or situation) to continue. अनुरक्षित

Synonyms: Continue, Control, Cultivate, Finance

Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Discontinue, Finish

Example: The king swears he will maintain the laws of God.

Suspended (adjective)

Imposed by a judge or court but not enforced as long as no further offence is committed within a specified period. निलंबन

Synonyms: Adjournment, Interruption, Delay, Stay

Antonyms: Continuation, Resumption, Beginning, Opening

Example: He was angry about his suspension from the team.

Personnel (noun)

People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service. कार्मिक

Synonyms: Cadre, Crew, Group, Organization

Antonyms: Pull, Attract, Repulsion, Attraction

Example: They've reduced the number of personnel working on the project.

Deployed (verb)

To put soldiers or weapons in a position where they are ready to fight. तैनात करना

Synonyms: Position, Station, Post, Place.

Antonyms: Concentrate, Conclude, Finish, Conceal.

Example: The troops were deployed for battle.

Unilateral (adjective)

Performed by or affecting only one person, group, or country involved in a situation, without the agreement of another or the others. एक तरफा

Synonyms: One-Sided, One-Way, Solitary, Personal

Antonyms: Joint, Mutual, Collective, Cooperative

Example: Our country is prepared to take unilateral action.

Allocated (verb)

The action or process of allocating or sharing out something. आवंटन

Synonyms: Allotment, Assignment, Issuing, Issuance

Antonyms: Misallocate, Deallocate, Keep, Withhold

Example: There will be a closer review of funding allocations for future conferences.

Granted (conjunction)

Used to admit that something is true, before saying something else about it. स्वीकृत

Synonyms: Acknowledged, Assumed, Admitted, Indeed

Antonyms: Unaccepted, Refuse, Deny

Example: We haven't yet been granted access to the archive.

Agitation (noun)

Make (someone) troubled or nervous. घबरा देना

Synonyms: Alarming, Annoying, Creepy, Depressing

Antonyms: Agreeable, Auspicious, Comforting, Delightful

Example: Some members of the union have been agitating for a strike.

Prestige (noun)

Inspiring respect and admiration प्रतिष्ठित

Synonyms: Reputable, Distinguished, Respected, Estimable

Antonyms: Disreputable, Obscure, Minor, Humble

Example: It's one of the most prestigious schools in the country.

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.

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.

Alliance (noun)

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations. संधि

Synonyms: Association, League, Compact, Concordat

Antonyms: Dissociation, Disaffiliation, Separation, Severance

Example: We need to form a closer alliance between government and industry.

Invoked (verb)

Call on (a deity or spirit) in prayer, as a witness, or for inspiration. आह्वान

Synonyms: Appeal To, Conjure, Adjure, Beg

Antonyms: Answer, Give, Reply

Example: He invoked his Fifth Amendment privileges.

Convincing (adjective)

Capable of causing someone to believe that something is true or real. ठोस

Synonyms: Cogent, Persuasive, Powerful, Potent

Antonyms: Implausible, Impotent, Improbable, Ineffective

Example: Your argument isn't very convincing.

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Source: The Hindu · 11 Feb 2024

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1. Synonym of Despite

2. Antonym of Prestige

3. Synonym of Province

4. Antonym of Unilateral

5. Synonym of Attempt

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