10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Stupefaction (adjective)
Stunned amazement or utter bewilderment. अति अचरज
Synonyms: Stupor, Astonishment, Startle, Confusion, Consternation
Antonyms: Dullness, Boredom, Unexcitement
Example: A look of stupefaction came over the stunned man’s face as he realized that his car had been stolen from the parking lot.
Disingenuous (adjective)
(of a person or their behaviour) slightly dishonest, or not speaking the complete truth. कपटी
Synonyms: Deceitful, Dishonest, Devious, Duplicitous
Antonyms: Artless, Genuine, Guileless, Honest, Sincere
Example: Disingenuous individuals usually become successful by misleading others.
Fortify (verb)
To make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure. मज़बूत करना
Synonyms: Strengthen, Reinforce, Buttress, Consolidate, Bolster
Antonyms: Debilitate, Enfeeble, Enervate, Injure
Example: If you fortify a castle properly, you won't be affected by an attack.
Proscribe (verb)
Forbid, especially by law. सहयोग, मिलकर काम करना
Synonyms: Forbid, Interdict, Outlaw, Prohibit
Antonyms: Sanction, Approve, Allow, Permit
Example: Regulations proscribe the use of electronic devices on board a plane while it is landing.
Revile (noun)
Criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner. गाली देना, धिक्कारना
Synonyms: Lambaste, Vituperate, Berate, Censure, Condemn
Antonyms: Praise, Extol, Eulogize, Applaud
Example: Many people reviled him for his callous behavior.
Canard (noun)
A false or unfounded report or story; especially : a fabricated report. बेबुनियाद ख़बर, झूटी बात
Synonyms: Hoax, Fabrication, Tale, Story
Antonyms: Truth, Reality, Fact
Example: It's a popular canard that the actress died under scandalous circumstances.
Coercive (adjective)
Relating to or using force or threats. बलपूर्वक
Synonyms: Force, Compel, Oblige, Impel, Pressure
Antonyms: Gentle, Persuade, Convince
Example: The president relied on the coercive powers of the military.
Infiltration (noun)
To secretly penetrate, enter or gain access. घुसपैठ
Synonyms: Percolation, Penetration, Intrusion, Incursion,
Antonyms: Evacuation, Departure, Egress
Example: Cold air would infiltrate into the hall due to a space under the front door.
Credible (adjective)
Worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable. विश्वसनीय
Synonyms: Believable, Reliable, Plausible, Trustworthy, Cogent
Antonyms: Implausible, Improbable, Incredible
Example: Few people found his story credible.
Stricture (noun)
Severe criticism or disapproval of something. निंदा
Synonyms: Censure, Commination, Condemnation, Denunciation, Reproof
Antonyms: Commendation, Encomium, Eulogy, Tribute
Example: The churchʼs strictures on the morals and mores of contemporary society.
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Source: The Hindu · 26 Feb 2019This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Stupefaction
2. Antonym of Coercive
3. Synonym of Infiltration
4. Antonym of Revile
5. Synonym of Credible
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