20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Slams (verb)
Shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly. पराजित करना
Synonyms: Bang, Attacked, Scolded, Blasted
Antonyms: Loose, Open, Slack, Unsealed
Example: He slammed the door in my face.
Praised (verb)
Express warm approval or admiration of. प्रशस्त
Synonyms: Exalted, Aided, Blessed, Celebrated
Antonyms: Criticize, Condemn, Blame, Censure
Example: He should be praised for his honesty.
Aggressive (adjective)
Ready or likely to attack or confront. आक्रामक
Synonyms: Combative, Contentious, Destructive, Intrusive
Antonyms: Calm, Complaisant, Easygoing, Laid-Back
Example: He started to get aggressive and began to shout.
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.
Conferred (verb)
Grant (a title, degree, benefit, or right). प्रदत्त
Synonyms: Granted, Awarded, Provided, Accorded
Antonyms: Revoked, Called, Rescinded, Repealed
Example: The powers conferred on the courts by Parliament.
Grabbers (noun)
Someone who takes an opportunity to get, use, or enjoy something quickly. धरनेवाला
Synonyms: Clutch, Grasp, Seize, Snatch
Antonyms: Calmness, Dislike, Hate, Indifference
Example: I added a metal pot grabber to my kit to grab and lift cans and metal pots off the fire.
Tenure (noun)
The conditions under which land or buildings are held or occupied. कार्यकाल
Synonyms: Tenancy, Occupancy, Holding, Residence
Antonyms: Subordination, Submission, Compliance, Obedience
Example: During his tenure as head coach, the team won the championship twice.
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.
Reiterated (verb)
Say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity. दोहराया
Synonyms: Repeat, Restate, Retell, Iterate
Antonyms: Differ, Oppose, Reverse.
Example: The government has reiterated its refusal to compromise with terrorists.
Expressed (verb)
To show something such as a feeling or an opinion by words or actions. व्यक्त
Synonyms: Communicate, Convey, Indicate, Show
Antonyms: Suppress, Restrict, Restrain, Stifle
Example: He expressed an interest in the product.
Granted (conjunction)
Used to admit that something is true, before saying something else about it. स्वीकृत
Synonyms: Acknowledged, Assumed, Admitted, Indeed
Antonyms: Acknowledged, Assumed, Admitted, Indeed
Example: We haven't yet been granted access to the archive.
Prosecution (noun)
The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge. अभियोग पक्ष
Synonyms: Arraign, Indict, Litigate, Sue
Antonyms: Defeat, Failure, Neglect
Example: A number of prosecutions have taken place under the new regulations, and penalties have been inflicted.
Dignified (adjective)
The state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect. गरिमा
Synonyms: Decency, Decorum, Grace, Grandeur
Antonyms: Dishonor, Evil, Immorality, Indecency
Example: She comported herself with great dignity at her husband's funeral.
Breach (noun)
Make a gap in and break through (a wall, barrier, or defence). उल्लंघन
Synonyms: Crack, Rift, Rupture, Aperture
Antonyms: Agreement, Closing, Closure, Juncture
Example: He claims that the city breached an agreement by selling the property.
Deprivation (noun)
Prevent (a person or place) from having or using something. वंचित
Synonyms: Dispossess, Strip, Divest, Relieve
Antonyms: Clothe, Cover, Build, Construct
Example: He claimed that he had been deprived of his freedom/rights.
Privilege (noun)
A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group. सुविधा
Synonyms: Advantage, Allowance, Authority, Authorization
Antonyms: Disadvantage, Handicap, Hindrance, Loss
Example: Having been born to privilege in old Hollywood, she was carrying on a family tradition by acting.
Detention (noun)
Confinement or imprisonment, usually for a short time. कैद
Synonyms: Custody, Imprisonment, Confinement, Incarceration
Antonyms: Assistance, Help, Freedom, Liberation
Example: He was kept in detention by the police.
Relied (verb)
Depend on with full trust or confidence. विश्वास करना
Synonyms: Depend, Count, Bank, Bargain
Antonyms: Distrust, Disbelieve, Forbid, Disallow
Example: My mother relied on me for financial support.
Recruited (verb)
The process of actively seeking out, finding and hiring candidates for a specific position or job भर्ती
Synonyms: Engagement, Enlistment, Enrollment, Employment
Antonyms: Fun, Unemployment, Avocation, Entertainment
Example: The recruitment process has been really successful and all managers and team leaders have now been placed.
Preliminary (adjective)
Preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important. प्रारंभिक
Synonyms: Preparatory, Introductory, Initial, Opening
Antonyms: Additional, Extra, Secondary, Closing
Example: Preliminary results show the Republican party with 11 percent of the vote.
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Source: The Hindu · 9 Apr 2024This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Detention
2. Antonym of Coalition
3. Synonym of Grabbers
4. Antonym of Recruited
5. Synonym of Granted
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