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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Persuaded (verb)

Induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument. राजी

Synonyms: Advise, Assure, Influence, Prompt

Antonyms: Deter, Discourage, Dissuade, Unsell

Example: It wasn't easy, but I persuaded him to do the right thing.

Suspicion (noun)

A feeling or thought that something is possible, likely, or true. संदेह

Synonyms: Conjecture, Cynicism, Distrust, Impression

Antonyms: Belief, Certainty, Confidence, Faith

Example: There has long been a suspicion that the painting is a fake.

Detained (verb)

To force someone officially to stay in a place नजरबंद

Synonyms: Circumscribed, Cramped, Imprisoned, Restrained

Antonyms: Healthy, Well, Free, Liberated

Example: They were detained by the police for questioning.

Scattered (adjective)

Spread over a large area or happening several times during a period of time. फैला हुआ

Synonyms: Dispersed, Distributed, Sprinkled, Diffuse

Antonyms: Connected, Together, United, Assembled

Example: Books were scattered all round the room.

Dispersed (verb)

To separate and go in different directions. बिखेरना

Synonyms: Circulate, Diffuse, Disappear, Disband

Antonyms: Appear, Arrive, Collect, Gather

Example: The police used tear gas to disperse protestors.

Existence (noun)

The fact or state of living or having objective reality. अस्तित्व

Synonyms: Alive, Existing, Extant, Existent

Antonyms: Nonexistence, Nothingness, Absence, Unreality

Example: The existence of such powers did not deprive such agreements of their utility.

Boycotting (verb)

Withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest. बहिष्कार करना

Synonyms: Snub, Avoid, Spurn, Shun

Antonyms: Support, Accept, Allow, Approve

Example: They boycotted the city's bus system.

Mandated (verb)

The power that is officially given to a group of people to do something, especially after they have won an election. अधिदेश

Synonyms: Instruction, Directive, Direction, Decree.

Antonyms: Breach, Break, Denial, Question.

Example: Royal mandates must be obeyed.

Consent (noun)

Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something. अनुमति

Synonyms: Acquiescence, Approval, Assent, Authorization

Antonyms: Denial, Disagreement, Disapproval, Dissent

Example: He was reluctant at first but finally consented.

Overwhelming (adjective)

Very great in amount. ज़बर्दस्त

Synonyms: Amazing, Astounding, Crushing, Devastating

Antonyms: Resistible, Temperate, Superficial, Moderate

Example: She felt an overwhelming desire to have another child.

Interrogations (noun)

A process of asking someone a lot of questions for a long time in order to get information, sometimes using threats or violence. पूछताछ

Synonyms: Examine, Grill, Investigate, Query

Antonyms: Answer, Reply, Disregard, Unconcern

Example: One by one they were taken for interrogation.

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.

Confrontation (noun)

Come face to face with (someone) with hostile or argumentative intent. सामना होना

Synonyms: Accost, Defy, Encounter, Meet

Antonyms: Avoid, Dodge, Evade, Surrender

Example: They confronted the invaders at the shore.

Obligation (noun)

Require or compel (someone) to undertake a legal or moral duty. बाध्य

Synonyms: Oblige, Compel, Commit, Bind

Antonyms: Faltering, Hesitant, Indecisive, Irresolute

Example: You are legally obligated to repay the loan.

Committed (adjective)

The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc. प्रतिबद्धता

Synonyms: Engagement, Guarantee, Need, Pledge

Antonyms: Break, Breach, Irresponsibility, Denial

Example: The church has a commitment to helping the poor.

Seeking (verb)

Attempt to find (something). मांगना

Synonyms: Explore, Follow, Investigate, Pursue

Antonyms: Ignore, Shun, Answer, Find

Example: The office is seeking a salesperson.

Sweeping (adjective)

Wide in range or effect. विस्तृत

Synonyms: Broad, Comprehensive, Exhaustive, Extensive

Antonyms: Narrow, Partial, Restricted, Superficial

Example: He dismissed the idea with a sweeping motion of his arm.

Sustained (adjective)

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.

Gathering (noun)

To come or be brought together in a group. इकट्ठा

Synonyms: Congregate, Convene, Assemble, Meet

Antonyms: Cancel, Disperse, Dissemble, Divide

Example: I gathered my hair up in a bun.

Expected (adjective)

Regarded as likely. अपेक्षित

Synonyms: Normal, Conventional, Familiar, Habitual

Antonyms: Unannounced, Unheralded, Unpredicted, Unexpected

Example: As expected, the election was very close.

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Source: The Hindu · 1 May 2024

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

1. Synonym of Aggressive

2. Antonym of Mandated

3. Synonym of Dispersed

4. Antonym of Boycotting

5. Synonym of Persuaded

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