20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Purported (adjective)
Appearing or stated to be true, though not necessarily so. कथित
Synonyms: So-Called, Stated, Supposed, Averred
Antonyms: Certain, Definite, Sure
Example: He forged documents which purported to show that his companies had vast resources.
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.
Erupted (verb)
Become active and eject lava, ash, and gases. (फूटना
Synonyms: Appear, Burst, Detonate, Explode
Antonyms: Contain, Restrain, Shut, Implosion
Example: The volcano erupted with tremendous force.
Defame (verb)
Damage the good reputation of (someone) बदनाम करना
Synonyms: Libel, Slander, Malign, Smear
Antonyms: Absolve, Acquit, Excuse, Dismiss
Example: He says he was defamed by reports that falsely identified him as a former gangster.
Smear (verb)
Damage the reputation of (someone) by false accusations. बदनाम करना
Synonyms: Sully, Tarnish, Besmirch, Blacken
Antonyms: Clean, Collect, Purify, Honor
Example: The children had smeared peanut butter all over the sofa.
Pursuit (noun)
Follow or chase (someone or something). पीछा करना
Synonyms: Follow, Chase, Hunt, Stalk
Antonyms: Avoid, Flee, Aid, Assist
Example: The criminal is being pursued by police.
Dignity (noun)
The state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect. गरिमा
Synonyms: Decency, Decorum, Grace, Grandeur
Antonyms: Dishonor, Evil, Immorality, Indecency
Example: She comported herself with great dignity at her husband's funeral.
Molestation (noun)
Sexual assault or abuse of a person, especially a child. छेड़छाड़
Synonyms: Aggravation, Ado, Annoyance, Anxiety
Antonyms: Advantage, Calm, Contentment, Comfort
Example: He was accused of sexually molesting a female colleague.
Lodged (adjective)
Flattened by wind or rain. दर्ज कराई
Synonyms: Blocked, Clogged, Swollen, Wedged
Antonyms: Impermanent, Unfixed, Clear, Empty
Example: The workers were lodged in temporary camps.
Tampered (verb)
To touch or make changes to something that you should not, usually without enough knowledge of how it works or when you are trying to damage it. छेड़छाड़
Synonyms: Play, Manipulate, Alter, Tinker
Antonyms: Improve, Remain, Fix, Reassure
Example: Someone tampered with the brakes of my car.
Contentious (adjective)
Likely to cause argument. विवादास्पद
Synonyms: Antagonistic, Combative, Testy, Argumentative
Antonyms: Unargumentative, Unaggressive, Noncontentious, Unchallengeable
Example: She has some very contentious views on education.
Halting (adjective)
Slow and hesitant, especially through lack of confidence. लड़खड़ाता
Synonyms: Awkward, Clumsy, Labored, Stumbling
Antonyms: Adroit, Clever, Dexterous, Easy
Example: She answered in a halting voice.
Triggered (adjective)
Caused by particular action, process, or situation. उत्प्रेरित
Synonyms: Cause, Generate, Produce, Prompt
Antonyms: Destroy, End, Halt, Prevent
Example: His remarks triggered a public outcry.
Delegations (noun)
The act of empowering to act for another. प्रतिनिधि मंडल
Synonyms: Appointment, Apportioning, Authorization, Charge
Antonyms: Division, Lawlessness, Separation
Example: We sent a delegation of four people to visit their church.
Proposal (adjective)
Put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others. प्रस्तावित
Synonyms: Expected, Planned, Prospective, Recommended
Antonyms: Answer, Discourage, Dissuade, Ignore
Example: The scientists proposed a new theory.
Expected (adjective)
Regarded as likely. अपेक्षित
Synonyms: Normal, Conventional, Familiar, Habitual
Antonyms: Unannounced, Unheralded, Unpredicted, Unexpected
Example: As expected, the election was very close.
Sparked (verb)
Emit sparks of fire or electricity. चमकना
Synonyms: Flash, Gleam, Glimmer, Glint
Antonyms: Calm, Check, Discourage, Halt
Example: The fire is sparking dangerously.
Quoted (verb)
To repeat exactly something that somebody else has said or written before. दूसरे के शब्दों को उद्धृत करना
Synonyms: Recite, Repeat, Say Again, Reproduce
Antonyms: Ignored, Disregarded, Overlooked, Forgot
Example: He began his speech by quoting Shakespeare.
Contention (noun)
Heated disagreement. विवाद
Synonyms: Dispute, Disputation, Variance, Hostility
Antonyms: Agreement, Accord, Harmony, Peace.
Example: There has been too much contention in this family in recent years.
Cautioned (verb)
Say something as a warning. आगाह
Synonyms: Warned, Advised, Alerted, Informed
Antonyms: Disregard, Ignorance, Indiscretion, Neglect
Example: He cautioned me and let me go.
The editorial
Source: The Hindustan Times · 10 May 2024Hyderabad, demonstrating remarkable grit and determination in the face of severe trauma, two minor rape victims in Telangana have recently passed the Class 10 examination with flying colours, results of which were recently announced in the state. The journey of younger girl is extremely shocking as she was raped by her own father in 2023. This was discovered when her grandmother took her to a hospital when she complained of stomach pain, where doctors found out that she was pregnant. To make matters worse, her pregnancy could not be aborted as it was in an advanced stage. She delivered a baby in the ninth month, M Mahender Reddy, a police officer, who dealt with both cases, told PTI recently. The baby was admitted to an orphanage and the girl continued her education, he added. Despite these tribulations, she passed the class X standard examination with a 5.6 GPA. The father was handed out a conviction with life imprisonment by the court which also awarded a compensation of ₹15 lakh to the girl, Reddy said. The other girl was raped by her uncle, Reddy said. She secured an impressive 9.3 GPA in the class X standard exams. In view of the heinous crime committed by her uncle, the girl's relatives stayed away from the family. However, they congratulated her after her success in the X standard exam, he said. Interestingly, both the girls now aspire to become police officers as their fear of police has vanished after they were helped by the Meerpet police station to get justice. Reddy, who earlier served as SHO of Meerpet police station, said the woman constables and other police personnel handled the case with a humane approach. Apart from helping the victims, Reddy said the police personnel went beyond the call of duty and tried to instill courage in their minds without confining themselves to the case requirements. The police personnel also encouraged them to pursue their education, he added.
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1. Synonym of Expected
2. Antonym of Contention
3. Synonym of Proposal
4. Antonym of Smear
5. Synonym of Triggered
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