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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Initiate (verb)

Cause (a process or action) to begin. आरंभ करना

Synonyms: Begin, Commence, Inaugurate, Institute

Antonyms: Block, Cease, Close, Complete

Example: Doctors have initiated a series of tests to determine the cause of the problem.

Suspends (verb)

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.

Association (noun)

Connected with something else. संबंधित

Synonyms: Identical, Like, Similar, Allied

Antonyms: Different, Dissimilar, Unlike, Distinct

Example: These symptoms are particularly associated with migraine headaches.

Incidents (noun)

An instance of something happening; an event or occurrence. घटनाएं

Synonyms: Circumstance, Episode, Event, Fact

Antonyms: Cessation, Inaction, Inactivity, Stoppage

Example: Two people were shot yesterday in two separate incidents.

Conduct (noun)

An idea that is taken to be true on the basis of probability. संचालित

Synonyms: Manage, Direct, Run, Control

Antonyms: Misdirected, Vagrant, Wandering

Example: The police are conducting an investigation into last week's robbery.

Investigation (noun)

Carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of (an incident, allegation, etc.) so as to establish the truth. जांच

Synonyms: Consider, Examine, Explore, Inspect

Antonyms: Answer, Forget, Ignore, Neglect

Example: The police are still investigating the murder.

Allotment (noun)

A plot of land rented by an individual for growing vegetables or flowers. आवंटन

Synonyms: Assignment, Issuing, Awarding, Grant

Antonyms: Discharge, Dismissal, Expulsion, Rejection

Example: The settlers were given large allotments.

Cognizance (noun)

Knowledge or awareness. ध्यान में रखते

Synonyms: Awareness, Knowledge, Consciousness, Apprehension

Antonyms: Ignorant, Disregard, Heedlessness, Inattention

Example: He should take cognizance of those who disagree with his theory.

Hurling (verb)

Throw or impel (someone or something) with great force. फेंके

Synonyms: Fire, Fling, Heave, Lob

Antonyms: Hold, Keep, Receive

Example: Someone hurled a rock through the window.

Sophisticated (adjective)

Having, revealing, or involving a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture. जटिल

Synonyms: Mature, Practical, Refined, Worldly

Antonyms: Inexperienced, Unrefined, Unsophisticated, Enchanted

Example: He's very suave and sophisticated.

Petition (noun)

A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority in respect of a particular cause. याचिका

Synonyms: Request, Ask, Call On, Entreat

Antonyms: Refuse, Reject, Dismiss, Disregard

Example: She filed a petition for divorce.

Enforcement (noun)

The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation. प्रवर्तन

Synonyms: Imposition, Implementation, Application, Administration

Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect

Example: The enforcement of such regulations may be difficult where monitoring is poor or testing is accessed from foreign jurisdictions.

Laundering (verb)

Conceal the origins of (money obtained illegally) शोधन

Synonyms: Clean, Administration, Management

Antonyms: Dirty, Bedraggled, Begrimed

Example: Hunsaker was laundering the profits through his bank.

Judicial (adjective)

With good judgement or sense. सविवेक

Synonyms: Prudent, Sage, Sane, Sapient

Antonyms: Unsuitably, Badly, Improperly, Inappropriately

Example: Indeed, a judiciously chosen orchestra afforded a pleasure not to be found on just any day in the concert hall.

Verdict (noun)

A decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest. निर्णय

Synonyms: Judgement, Adjudication, Decision, Finding

Antonyms: Accusation, Allegation, Arraignment, Attribution

Example: The verdict was not guilty.

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.

Consequently (adverb)

A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant. प्रभाव

Synonyms: Result, Outcome, Sequel, Effect

Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Source, Beginning

Example: The money was of little consequence to Tony.

Seeking (verb)

Attempt to find (something). मांगना

Synonyms: Explore, Follow, Investigate, Pursue

Antonyms: Ignore, Shun, Answer, Find

Example: The office is seeking a salesperson.

Detaining (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.

Jurisdiction (noun)

The official power to make legal decisions and judgements. क्षेत्राधिकार

Synonyms: Authority, Control, Power, Dominion

Antonyms: Impotence, Incapacity, Powerlessness, Submission

Example: The court has jurisdiction over most criminal offenses.

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Source: The Hindu · 14 Jul 2023

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1. Synonym of Initiate

2. Antonym of Association

3. Synonym of Conduct

4. Antonym of Jurisdiction

5. Synonym of Verdict

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