10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Restraint (noun)
A measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control. संयम अंकुश
Synonyms: Restriction, Constraint, Abstinence, Limitation, Abstemiousness
Antonyms: Assistance, Liberty, Freedom, Indulgence, Wildness
Example: He showed admirable restraint, and refused to be provoked.
Retaliate (verb)
Make an attack in return for a similar attack. प्रतिकार करना बदला लेना
Synonyms: Revenge, Avenge, Retort, Redress, Make Reprisal
Antonyms: Forgive, Leave, Pardon, Sympathize, Let Off
Example: If we impose import duties, other countries may retaliate against us.
Paradigmatic (adjective)
Serving as a typical example of something. उदाहरणस्वरूप
Synonyms: Archetype, Ideal, Exemplary, Illustrative, Emblematic
Antonyms: Common, Imperfect, Incorrect
Example: Their great academic success was paraded as paradigmatic.
Dismemberment (noun)
The action of partitioning or dividing up a territory or organization. बहिष्कार
Synonyms: Demarcation, Rupture, Isolation, Detachment
Antonyms: Attachment, Combination, Juncture, Union, Connection
Example: On the dismemberment of the Delhi empire, Gwalior was seized by the Jat rana of Gohad.
Provocation (noun)
Action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately. उकसावा प्रेरण
Synonyms: Instigation, Abetment, Aggravation, Incitement
Antonyms: Compliment, Praise, Prevention, Repression, Suppression
Example: The crime was committed under provocation.
Verbiage (noun)
Excessively lengthy or technical speech or writing. शब्दाडंबर
Synonyms: Verbosity, Bombast, Circumlocution, Prolixity
Antonyms: Conciseness, Brevity, Gruffness, Sententiousness
Example: In any case the length of his work is not the result of verbiage.
Opprobrium (noun)
Public disgrace arising from shameful conduct. अपमान निंदा
Synonyms: Ignominy, Blemish, Debasement, Disrepute, Humiliation, Dishonor
Antonyms: Honor, Esteem, Pride, Respect
Example: That drunkard was the opprobrium of our community.
Annexation (noun)
The action of annexing something, especially territory. संयोजन राज्य-हरण
Synonyms: Incorporation, Takeover, Attachment, Merger, Grab
Antonyms: Detachment, Subtraction, Decrease
Example: Annexation, however, is a long process requiring hearings and the participation of the Local Agency Formation Commission.
Stature (noun)
Importance or reputation gained by ability or achievement, a person's natural height उच्चता डील-डौल
Synonyms: Prestige, Dignity, Prominence, Size, Eminence
Antonyms: Insignificance, Worthlessness, Incompetence, Unimportance
Example: Their stature is estimated to be about 6 ft.
Revile (verb)
Criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner. बुरा-भला कहना
Synonyms: Berate, Castigate, Chide, Criticize, Disparage
Antonyms: Compliment, Praise, Applaud, Cherish, Commend
Example: They feared that he would revile them if they displeased him.
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1. Synonym of Provocation
2. Antonym of Opprobrium
3. Synonym of Revile
4. Antonym of Dismemberment
5. Synonym of Stature
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