10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Stalemate (noun)
A situation in which nothing can change or no action can be taken: गतिरोध, स्थिति में अवरोध
Synonyms: Deadlock, Halt, Impasse, Standstill
Antonyms: Advance, Progress, Forward
Example: Tomorrow's meeting between the two leaders is expected to break a diplomatic stalemate that has lasted for ten years.
Rebuff (verb)
Reject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner. अस्वीकार करना, झिड़क देना
Synonyms: Refuse, Decline, Repudiate, Disdain, Snub
Antonyms: Approve, Acknowledge, Accept
Example: She rebuffed all suggestions that she should resign.
Cajole (verb)
To persuade (someone) by flattery or pleasing talk to do what one wants. फुसलाना, खुशामद करना
Synonyms: Wheedle; Coax. Blandish
Antonyms: Coerce, Compel, Constrain
Example: He cajoled her into doing his laundry for him.
Curb (verb)
Restrain or keep in check. नियंत्रण रखना, रोकना
Synonyms: Circumscription, Constraint, Fetter, Limitation, Stricture
Antonyms: Freedom, Liberty, Foster
Example: She promised she would curb her temper.
Affinity (noun)
The fact or state of having something in common. संबंध, समानता
Synonyms: Association, Resemblance, Connection, Relationship, Similarity
Antonyms: Variance, Incompatibility, Incongruence
Example: A study showing an affinity between obesity and socioeconomic status.
Prevail (verb)
To be common among a group of people or in an area at a particular time: प्रचलित होना
Synonyms: Be prevalent, Be widespread, Occur, Be rife
Example: A custom that still prevails in many areas of Africa.
Legitimate (noun)
Allowed according to law, or reasonable and acceptable: वैध, कानूनी
Synonyms: Lawful, Legal, Permissible, Licit
Antonyms: Illegal, Illegitimate, Illicit, Lawless, Wrongful
Example: Legitimate refugees should be treated with compassion.
Reiterate (verb)
Say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity. बार बार दुहराना
Synonyms: Recapitulate, Ingeminate, Rehearse, Repeat, Restate
Example: The government has reiterated its refusal to compromise with terrorists.
Resent (verb)
To be angry or upset about (someone or something that you think is unfair). क्रोध करना, बुरा मानना
Synonyms: Begrudge, Feel Indignation, Feel Bitterness, Hate, Take Umbrage
Antonyms: Like, Love, Adore
Example: He resented his boss for making him work late.
Manipulate (verb)
To control or influence something or someone so that you get an advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly. हेरफेर करना, चालाकी से काम निकालना
Synonyms: Contrive, Machinate, Intrigue, Conspire
Example: He can manipulate situations mostly to his benefit.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 23 Sep 2018A year after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled his new Afghanistan policy, the stalemate continues.
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1. Synonym of Resent
2. Synonym of Prevail
3. Synonym of Reiterate
4. Antonym of Rebuff
5. Synonym of Stalemate
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