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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Intention (noun)

An aim or plan इरादा

Synonyms: Aim, Hope, Motive, Objective

Antonyms: Flexible, Indefinite, Soft, Trivial

Example: She announced her intention to run for governor.

Implementing (verb)

The process of putting a decision or plan into effect कार्यान्वयन

Synonyms: Execution, Application, Performance, Enactment

Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect

Example: The implementation of training was staggered for groups of students.

Committed (verb)

The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc. प्रतिबद्धता

Synonyms: Engagement, Guarantee, Need, Pledge

Antonyms: Break, Breach, Irresponsibility, Denial

Example: The church has a commitment to helping the poor.

Pertaining (verb)

To exist or apply in a particular situation or at a particular time संबंधित

Synonyms: concern, connected, referring, related

Antonyms: ignore, disregard, slight

Example: the laws pertaining to immigration.

Reflects (verb)

Throwback (heat, light, or sound) without absorbing it. प्रतिबिंबित

Synonyms: Echoed, Emulated, Imitated, Repeated

Antonyms: Request, Take, Disregard, Ignore

Example: He saw himself reflected in the water/mirror/shop window.

Aspirations (noun)

A hope or ambition of achieving something. चाह

Synonyms: Desire, Hope, Longing, Yearning

Antonyms: Apathy, Dislike, Indifference, Laziness

Example: She talked about her hopes and aspirations.

Endeavour (verb)

to try hard प्रयास

Synonyms: aim, effort, enterprise, struggle

Antonyms: idleness, inactivity, passivity, entertainment

Example: She always encourages her children in their artistic endeavours.

Determination (noun)

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.

Devastating (adjective)

Highly destructive or damaging सदमा पहुँचाने वाला

Synonyms: Destructive, Ruinous, Disastrous, Catastrophic

Antonyms: Nondestructive, Blessed, Fortunate, Beneficial.

Example: The flood devastated the town.

Escalating (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.

Preliminary (adjective)

Preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important. प्रारंभिक

Synonyms: Preparatory, Introductory, Initial, Opening

Antonyms: Additional, Extra, Secondary, Closing

Example: Preliminary results show the Republican party with 11 percent of the vote.

Probe (noun)

A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body. जांच

Synonyms: Investigation, Examination, Inquest, Scrutiny

Antonyms: Gentle, Idiotic, Kind, Nice.

Example: He didn't like the police probing him about his past.

Sustained (verb)

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level. निरंतरता

Synonyms: Continuous, Viable, Feasible, Unceasing

Antonyms: Untenable, Tiring, Unendurable, Unsuitable

Example: Environmental sustainability is high in its goals.

Accused (noun)

A person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime. आरोपी

Synonyms: Arraigned, Implicated, Incriminated, Indicted

Antonyms: Acquitted, Clear, Discharged

Example: He was accused of stealing the money.

Fierce (adjective)

Having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness. भयंकर

Synonyms: Savage, Vicious, Untamed, Aggressive

Antonyms: Gentle, Tame, Mild

Example: The proposal has faced fierce opposition.

Scuffle (noun)

Engage in a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters. हाथापाई

Synonyms: Skirmish, Clash, Fight, Battle

Antonyms: Truce, Calm, Peace, Quiet

Example: There was a scuffling noise in the background.

Anonymous (adjective)

Whose name is not known or made public. अज्ञात

Synonyms: Unnamed, Nameless, Incognito, Unidentified

Antonyms: Known, Identified, Signed

Example: The donor wishes to remain anonymous.

Incidents (noun)

An instance of something happening; an event or occurrence. घटनाएं

Synonyms: Circumstance, Episode, Event, Fact

Antonyms: Cessation, Inaction, Inactivity, Stoppage

Example: Two people were shot yesterday in two separate incidents.

Associate (verb)

Connected with something else. संबंधित

Synonyms: Identical, Like, Similar, Allied

Antonyms: Different, Dissimilar, Unlike, Distinct

Example: These symptoms are particularly associated with migraine headaches.

Wounds (noun)

Causing physical injury. घायल

Synonyms: Injure, Hurt, Damage, Harm

Antonyms: Mild, Nice, Complimentary, Flattering

Example: She suffered a knife wound to her thigh.

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Source: Daily Dose of Idioms · 5 May 2023

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1. Synonym of Accused

2. Antonym of Aspirations

3. Synonym of Sustained

4. Antonym of Reflects

5. Synonym of Wounds

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