Today's idioms to keep one's mind on something

Daily Dose of Idioms

20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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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.

Manipulated (verb)

To control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly. चालाकी

Synonyms: Shape, Exploit, Maneuvers, Deceive

Antonyms: Destroy, Idle, Leave Alone

Example: Even I would fall to his manipulation, if he were to use it on me.

Slams (verb)

Shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly. पटक दिया

Synonyms: Bang, Attacked, Scolded, Blasted

Antonyms: Loose, Open, Slack, Unsealed

Example: He slammed the door in my face.

Cited (verb)

To mention something as proof for a theory or as a reason why something has happened. उद्धरण देना

Synonyms: Mentioning, Specifying, Quoting, Noting

Antonyms: Ignoring, Disregarding, Forgetting, Neglecting

Example: She was cited for reckless driving.

Conducting (verb)

Led by a guide. संचालित

Synonyms: Manage, Direct, Run, Control

Antonyms: Contracted, Caught, Came Down

Example: The experiments were conducted by scientists in New York.

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.

Assurance (noun)

Tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts. आश्वासन

Synonyms: Encourage, Persuade, Reassure, Satisfy

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Distress

Example: I can assure you that you won't be disappointed.

Allegation (noun)

Said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality. कथित

Synonyms: Supposed, Professed, Purported, Apparent

Antonyms: Proved, Verifiable, Stated, Tried-And-True.

Example: But sometimes there is also an element of fraud from the alleged victim.

Imply (verb)

Suggested but not directly expressed. अस्पष्ट

Synonyms: Hidden, Implicit, Indirect, Latent

Antonyms: Explicit, Stated, Express, Apparent

Example: He was aware of his implied criticism.

Scrutiny (noun)

Critical observation or examination. जांच

Synonyms: Inspection, Survey, Scan, Study

Antonyms: Glance, Forget, Ignore, Neglect

Example: I'd never faced that kind of scrutiny before.

Plunging (adjective)

Jump or dive quickly and energetically. कूद पड़े

Synonyms: Tumbled, Dipped, Declined, Plummeted

Antonyms: Lifted, Soared, Mounted, Arose

Example: He plunged the knife into the cake.

Described (verb)

Give a detailed account in words of. वर्णित

Synonyms: Portray, Define, Detail, Express

Antonyms: Confuse, Distort, Suppress, Twisted

Example: He described his experiences in a letter to his parents.

Envoy (noun)

A messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission. दूत

Synonyms: Representative, Delegate, Deputy, Agent

Antonyms: Receiver, Nonrepresentative, Atypical, Undemocratic

Example: Bush sent a peace envoy to Northern Ireland.

Coordination (noun)

The process of organizing people or groups so that they work together properly and well. समन्वय

Synonyms: Collaboration, Cooperation, Partnership, Collusion

Antonyms: Clumsiness, Incoordination, Ineptitude, Ineptness

Example: Playing sports improves strength and coordination.

Condemned (adjective)

Express complete disapproval of. निंदा

Synonyms: Castigate, Censure, Chide, Criticize

Antonyms: Approve, Compliment, Laud, Praise

Example: We strongly condemn this attack against our allies.

Assistance (noun)

The act of helping or supporting someone in achieving a goal or completing a task. सहायता

Synonyms: Help, Aid, Support, Cooperation

Antonyms: Hindrance, Obstruction, Interference, Impediment

Example: The project was completed on time with the assistance of the entire team.

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.

Consequences (noun)

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.

Truce (noun)

An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a certain time. युद्धविराम संधि

Synonyms: Accord, Agreement, Amnesty, Armistice

Antonyms: Continuation, Disagreement, Persistence, War

Example: We agreed to call a truce.

Starvation (noun)

Suffering or death caused by lack of food. भुखमरी

Synonyms: Deprivation, Famine, Malnutrition, Hungry

Antonyms: Satisfaction, Satiation, Fullness, Healthy

Example: Thousands died of starvation.

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Source: Daily Dose of Idioms · 6 Mar 2025

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Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Coordination

2. Antonym of Described

3. Synonym of Imply

4. Antonym of Assurance

5. Synonym of Tampered

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