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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Conspiracy (noun)

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful. साजिश

Synonyms: Plot, Scheme, Stratagem, Cabal.

Antonyms: Faithfulness, Honesty, Ignorance, Loyalty

Example: Seven men, all from Bristol, admitted conspiracy to commit arson.

Instances (noun)

An example or single occurrence of something. उदाहरण

Synonyms: Detail, Example, Item, Occasion

Antonyms: Disassemble, Disjoin, Break

Example: These delays are just another instance of bureaucratic inefficiency.

Propagating (verb)

Spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely. प्रसारित

Synonyms: Spread, Disseminate, Communicate, Promulgate

Antonyms: Decrease, Deplete, Destroy, Diminish

Example: We are discovering new ways to propagate plants without seeds.

Dedicated (adjective)

Devoted to a task or purpose. समर्पित

Synonyms: Committed, Devoted, Staunch, Stalwart

Antonyms: Apathetic, Disloyal, Inconstant, Indifferent

Example: I dedicated ten years of my life to the project.

Vigilantism (noun)

A period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep, especially to keep watch or pray. प्रदर्शन

Synonyms: Watch, Surveillance, Lookout, Observation

Antonyms: Disregard, Heedlessness, Ignorance, Indifference

Example: His parents kept vigil beside his bed for weeks before he died.

Polarized (verb)

Division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs. ध्रुवीकरण

Synonyms: Diffusion, Decomposition, Dispersion, Atomization

Antonyms: Combine, Connect, Join, Repair

Example: The polarization of society into rich and poor can clearly be seen in urban areas.

Seeking (verb)

Attempt to find (something). मांगना

Synonyms: Explore, Follow, Investigate, Pursue

Antonyms: Ignore, Shun, Answer, Find

Example: The office is seeking a salesperson.

Carve (verb)

An object or design carved from a hard material as an artistic work. नक्काशी

Synonyms: Sculpt, Chisel, Chip, Slash

Antonyms: Erase, Combine, Unite, Increase

Example: I picked up a piece of wood and started carving.

Violence (noun)

Behaviour involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something. हिंसा

Synonyms: Assault, Attack, Clash, Confusion

Antonyms: Calm, Health, Kindness, Method

Example: They need to learn how to settle their arguments without resorting to violence.

Prevalent (adjective)

Existing very commonly or happening often. प्रचलित

Synonyms: Conventional, Frequent, Current, Popular

Antonyms: Different, Exceptional, Infrequent, Irregular

Example: The social ills prevalent in society today.

Adjournment (noun)

An act or period of adjourning or being adjourned. स्थगन

Synonyms: Suspension, Discontinuation, Interruption, Postponement

Antonyms: Assemble, Continue, Open, Remain

Example: The chairperson has adjourned the meeting.

Monitored (verb)

Observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time. नजर रखी

Synonyms: Coordinated, Managed, Organized, Standardized

Antonyms: Indefinite, Unfixed, Confused, Disarranged

Example: We need to monitor the transaction of smaller deals.

Collapsed (adjective)

Having fallen down or given way. ढह

Synonyms: Bankruptcy, Catastrophe, Crash, Debacle

Antonyms: Miracle, Success, Wonder, Creation

Example: Buildings collapsed by an earthquake.

Assailants (noun)

A person who physically attacks another. हमलावर

Synonyms: Bash, Berate, Blast, Criticize

Antonyms: Compliment, Praise, Uphold, Exonerate

Example: He is assailed by contradictory advice from all sides.

Suspects (verb)

Have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof. संदिग्ध

Synonyms: Open, Pseudo, Doubtable, Thick

Antonyms: Innocent, Known, Trusted, Trustworthy

Example: He's suspected in four burglaries.

Extortion (noun)

Obtain (something) by force, threats, or other unfair means. जबरन वसूली

Synonyms: Coerce, Elicit, Exact, Extract

Antonyms: Forfeit, Give, Let Go, Loosen

Example: The criminals extorted large sums of money from their victims.

Prevailing (adjective)

Existing at a particular time. प्रचलित

Synonyms: Current, Predominant, Prevalent, Rampant

Antonyms: Limited, Uncommon, Unfixed, Individual

Example: The town is kept cool by the prevailing westerly winds.

Threats (noun)

A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done. धमकी

Synonyms: Warning, Ultimatum, Commination, Menaces

Antonyms: Certainty, Safety, Surety.

Example: The country is a great/major/serious threat to world peace.

Asserted (verb)

State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully. जोर देना

Synonyms: Declare, Maintain, Contend, Argue

Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Disclaim, Negate

Example: He asserted that there were spies in the government.

Provision (noun)

The action of providing or supplying something for use. प्रावधान

Synonyms: Arrangement, Plan, Accouterment, Catering

Antonyms: Removal, Taking, Poison

Example: I carried my provisions in one large backpack.

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Source: The Hindu · 1 Mar 2024

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1. Synonym of Seeking

2. Antonym of Suspects

3. Synonym of Monitored

4. Antonym of Violence

5. Synonym of Provision

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