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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Converged (verb)

The fact that two or more things, ideas, etc. become similar or come together. अभिसरण

Synonyms: Confluence, Merging, Combining, Meeting

Antonyms: Divergence, Inactivity, Stranger, Competition

Example: The convergence of lines in the distance.

Protracted (adjective)

Lasting for a long time or made to last longer than necessary. दीर्घ

Synonyms: Continued, Enduring, Extensive, Lengthy

Antonyms: Brief, Short, Little, Sudden

Example: A protracted and bitter dispute.

Escalated (verb)

A rapid increase वृद्धि

Synonyms: Acceleration, Growth, Increase, Rise

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminishment, Lower, Fall

Example: Both countries mobilized their armies, but pressure from the international community averted further escalation.

Gathered (verb)

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.

Stacked (adjective)

A pile of things arranged one on top of another. ढेर

Synonyms: Bundle, Heap, Mountain, Pyramid

Antonyms: Handful, Spot, Scrap, Taste

Example: A stack of boxes.

Desperate (adjective)

Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with. निराश

Synonyms: Despairing, Hopeless, Anguished, Suicidal

Antonyms: Cheerful, Composed, Calm, Fearful

Example: He made a desperate bid/attempt to save his job.

Suppressing (verb)

Forcibly put an end to. दबा

Synonyms: Subdue, Defeat, Conquer, Vanquish

Antonyms: Aid, Allow, Assist, Build Up

Example: He struggled to suppress his feelings of jealousy.

Invading (verb)

An instance of invading a country or region with an armed force. आक्रमण

Synonyms: Occupation, Conquering, Capture, Seizure

Antonyms: Obedience, Retreat, Surrender, Withdrawal

Example: Linking climate change and biological invasions: ocean warming facilitates nonindigenous species invasions.

Enforcing (verb)

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.

Determine (verb)

The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research. दृढ़ निश्चय

Synonyms: Assurance, Boldness, Bravery, Conviction

Antonyms: Cowardice, Diffidence, Fear, Idleness

Example: Everyone concerned acted with great courage and determination.

Clogged (adjective)

Blocked with an accumulation of thick. बंद

Synonyms: Obstruct, Congest, Jam, Choke

Antonyms: Unplugged, Excavated, Emptied, Unstopped.

Example: The road was clogged with traffic.

Drains (verb)

To become empty or dry as liquid flows away and disappears; to make something dry or empty in this way सूखा

Synonyms: Depleted, Weary, Beat, Dragging

Antonyms: Energized, Full, Lively, Fill

Example: The blood drained from his face.

Encroachments (noun)

Intrusion on a person's territory, rights, etc. अतिक्रमण

Synonyms: Inroad, Intrusion, Invasion, Trespass

Antonyms: Give, Ignore, Keep Off

Example: This encroachment on media freedom is not in the public interest.

Comprises (verb)

Be made up of. शामिल

Synonyms: Compose, Constitute, Contain, Cover

Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Exclude, Neglect

Example: Each army division comprised 4,500 troops.

Pledged (verb)

Commit (a person or organization) by a solemn promise. गिरवी

Synonyms: Guaranteed, Promised, Enforced, Obligated

Antonyms: Break, Disagree, Disavow, Disobey

Example: He called to pledge money to the charity.

Nomination (noun)

Propose or formally enter as a candidate for election or for an honour or award. मनोनीत

Synonyms: Approved, Proposed, Suggested, Called

Antonyms: Dismissed, Expelled, Discharged, Fired

Example: We expect the party to nominate him for president.

Congested (adjective)

A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties. भीड़

Synonyms: Crowding, Obstruction, Blockage, Stoppage

Antonyms: Empty, Vacant, Barren, Devoid

Example: This will, it is hoped, take traffic off the roads and help to ease congestion.

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.

Dilapidated (adjective)

(of a building or object) In a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect. पुराना

Synonyms: Battered, Crumbling, Damaged, Decaying

Antonyms: Good, Healthy, Neat, Repaired

Example: The tank was now rather dilapidated.

Revolted (verb)

Take violent action against an established government or ruler. विद्रोह

Synonyms: Disgusted, Repulsed, Sickened, Appalled

Antonyms: Attracted, Pulled, Tempted, Fascinated

Example: She was revolted by the tattoos.

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Source: The Hindu · 22 May 2024

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1. Synonym of Suppressing

2. Antonym of Invading

3. Synonym of Stacked

4. Antonym of Pledged

5. Synonym of Congested

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