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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Coalition (noun)

A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government. गठबंधन

Synonyms: Alliance, Affiliation, Caucus, Federation

Antonyms: Detachment, Disengagement, Disjoining, Dissolution

Example: The groups united to form a coalition.

Allies (noun)

A state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose. मित्र-राष्ट्र

Synonyms: Associate, Colleague, Friend, Partner

Antonyms: Antagonist, Detractor, Enemy, Foe

Example: India and its Asian allies.

Dedicated (adjective)

Devoted to a task or purpose. समर्पित

Synonyms: Committed, Devoted, Staunch, Stalwart

Antonyms: Apathetic, Disloyal, Inconstant, Indifferent

Example: I dedicated ten years of my life to the project.

Inaugurating (verb)

Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period). अभिषेक करना

Synonyms: Initiate, Begin, Start, Institute

Antonyms: End, Wind Up, Conclude, Finish

Example: The new President will be inaugurated on January 20.

Ensure (verb)

Make certain that (something) will occur or be the case. सुनिश्चित

Synonyms: Secure, Guarantee, Warrant, Certify

Antonyms: Hurt, Forget, Ignore, Invalidate.

Example: The company's sole concern is to ensure the safety of its employees.

Sacking (noun)

An act of dismissing someone from employment. बर्खास्त

Synonyms: Bag, Cloth, Gunny, Wrapping

Antonyms: Contamination, Activation, Newness, Continuance

Example: He drew his rifle from its sacking cover.

Sought (verb)

To try to find or get something. तलाश करना

Synonyms: Search For, Try to Find, Look For.

Antonyms: Unwanted, Unwelcome, Unloved.

Example: No, I sought it out for the copies of his illustrations, not the words others have added.

Expose (verb)

Not protected from the wind and bad weather अनावृत

Synonyms: Bare, Defined, Disclosed, Discovered

Antonyms: Clothed, Hidden, Ambiguous, Blocked

Example: The film had been exposed for too long.

Thriving (adjective)

Prosperous and growing. बढ़ता

Synonyms: Comfortable, Substantial, Opulent, Monied.

Antonyms: Unsuccessful, Depressed, Failed, Unhealthy.

Example: The dog is thriving in its new home.

Recruitment (noun)

The process of actively seeking out, finding and hiring candidates for a specific position or job भर्ती

Synonyms: Engagement, Enlistment, Enrollment, Employment

Antonyms: Fun, Unemployment, Avocation, Entertainment

Example: The recruitment process has been really successful and all managers and team leaders have now been placed.

Bilateral (adjective)

Having or relating to two sides; affecting both sides. द्विपक्षीय

Synonyms: Cooperative, Collective, Reciprocal, Communal

Antonyms: Unilateral, Individual, Single, Personal

Example: In these cases the damage was invariably bilateral.

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.

Protest (noun)

A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something. विरोध

Synonyms: Objection, Exception, Complaint, Disapproval.

Antonyms: Support, Approval, Harmony, Peace.

Example: The decision was protested by dozens of people.

Refused (verb)

Indicate or show that one is not willing to do something. अस्वीकृत

Synonyms: Decline, Reject, Repudiate, Spurn

Antonyms: Accept, Take, Allowed, Permitted

Example: She was refused access to her children.

Disputed (verb)

Argue about (something). विवादित

Synonyms: Debate, Discuss, Quarrel, Argue

Antonyms: Certain, Definite, Sure, Agreeable

Example: You can dispute your bill if you believe it is inaccurate.

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.

Revealed (verb)

Make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others. प्रकाशित

Synonyms: Divulge, Disclose, Release, Leak

Antonyms: Hide, Conceal

Example: The test revealed the true cause of death.

Reiterating (verb)

Say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity. दोहराया

Synonyms: Repeat, Restate, Retell, Iterate

Antonyms: Differ, Oppose, Reverse.

Example: The government has reiterated its refusal to compromise with terrorists.

Consensus (noun)

Agreement among a group of people. सर्वसम्मति

Synonyms: Agreement, Harmony, Concord, Concurrence.

Antonyms: Disagreement, Denial, Dissension, Opposition.

Example: Everyone on the council seems to understand the need for consensus.

Stabilizing (verb)

To become or to make something firm, steady and unlikely to change स्थिर

Synonyms: Stable, Balanced, Equilibrated, Steady

Antonyms: Unstable, Unbalanced, Unsteady, Shaky

Example: Prices are at last beginning to stabilize.

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Source: Daily Dose of Idioms · 6 Aug 2023

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1. Synonym of Dedicated

2. Antonym of Stabilizing

3. Synonym of Refused

4. Antonym of Thriving

5. Synonym of Coalition

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