20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Criticize (verb)
Indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way. आलोचना
Synonyms: Blame, Blast, Castigate, Censure
Antonyms: Approve, Commend, Compliment, Exonerate
Example: His boss criticized him for his sloppy work habits.
Extended (adjective)
Made larger. विस्तारित
Synonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Increase, Lengthen
Antonyms: Reduce, Shrink, Narrow
Example: He extended a hand in greeting.
Abolished (verb)
Formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution). समाप्त करना
Synonyms: Broken, Demolished, Devastated, Ravaged
Antonyms: Fixed, Repaired, Sober, Successful
Example: He is in favor of abolishing the death penalty.
Certain (adjective)
Without doubt. ज़रूर
Synonyms: Absolutely, Assuredly, Exactly, Surely
Antonyms: Doubtfully, Questionably, Dubiously, Equivocally
Example: She certainly has a lot of talent.
Regulations (noun)
A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority. नियमों
Synonyms: Ruling, Order, Directive, Act
Antonyms: Deregulation, Disorganization, Lawlessness, Mismanagement
Example: Under pressure from the American government, Fiat and other manufacturers obeyed the new safety regulations.
Expressed (verb)
To show something such as a feeling or an opinion by words or actions व्यक्त
Synonyms: Communicate, Convey, Indicate, Show
Antonyms: Suppress, Restrict, Restrain, Stifle
Example: He expressed an interest in the product.
Repatriated (verb)
To send someone back to their own country. स्वदेश लौटाना
Synonyms: Return, Send back, Deport, Restore
Antonyms: Exile, Expel, Banish, Displace
Example: The government repatriated the refugees after the conflict ended.
Refoulement (noun)
The forced return of refugees or asylum seekers to a country where they may face persecution. निर्वासन वापसी
Synonyms: The forced return of refugees or asylum seekers to a country where they may face persecution. (निरà¥à¤µà¤¾à¤¸à¤¨ वापसी)
Antonyms: Asylum, Refuge, Protection, Admission
Example: International law prohibits the refoulement of individuals to countries where they face serious danger.
Deplorable (adjective)
Deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality. निंदनीय, दयनीय
Synonyms: Disgraceful, Shameful, Appalling, Dreadful
Antonyms: Admirable, Praiseworthy, Commendable, Excellent
Example: The living conditions in the refugee camp were absolutely deplorable.
Exceptional (adjective)
Unusually good; outstanding or rare in quality. असाधारण
Synonyms: Extraordinary, Remarkable, Outstanding, Unique
Antonyms: Ordinary, Average, Mediocre, Common
Example: She showed exceptional talent in music from a very young age.
Compromised (verb)
An agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion in order to agree. समझौता
Synonyms: Agreement, Understanding, Settlement, Terms
Antonyms: Denial, Disagreement, Misunderstanding, Refusal
Example: I think we can come to a compromise.
Pursuing (verb)
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.
Tumbled (adjective)
Having fallen or collapsed. गिरावट
Synonyms: Descend, Dip, Drop, Flop
Antonyms: Ascend, Increase, Rise, Order
Example: Fat drops tumbled down to slick the streets.
Scandal (noun)
A public feeling of shock and strong moral disapproval. बदनामी
Synonyms: Crime, Rumor, Aspersion, Calumny
Antonyms: Approval, Commendation, Compliment, Esteem
Example: I know that you would want no scandal attached to her name.
Faction (noun)
A small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics. दल
Synonyms: Clan, Sect, Coalition, Group
Antonyms: Individual, Whole, Agreement, Conformity
Example: There are factions within groups and groups within factions.
Influential (adjective)
The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itself. प्रभाव
Synonyms: Clout, Consequence, Control, Domination
Antonyms: Beginning, Cause, Commencement, Insignificance
Example: His health problems may have had some influence on his decision.
Significantly (adverb)
In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention. काफी
Synonyms: Notably, Remarkably, Importantly, Seriously
Antonyms: Slightly, Doubtfully, Apparently, Superficially
Example: Another store sold the game for a significantly lower price.
Elevating (verb)
Situated or placed higher than the surrounding area. ऊंचा
Synonyms: Exalted, Inflated, Animated, Elated
Antonyms: Depressed, Dishonorable, Down, Inferior
Example: She holds a more elevated position in the company.
Acquired (verb)
An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum. अधिग्रहण
Synonyms: Captured, Collected, Seized, Accomplished
Antonyms: Loss, Forfeiture, Deprived, Drop
Example: Jarrett's acquisition of skills was no less driven.
Controversial (adjective)
Prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion विवाद
Synonyms: Disagreement, Dispute, Argument, Debate
Antonyms: Agreement, Concurrence, Peace, Compliment
Example: The decision aroused much controversy among the students.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 4 Oct 2024Police on Wednesday said that they have launched ‘initial investigations’ into two explosions that took place near the Israeli embassy in Copenhagen, in Denmark.
‘On the basis of two explosions, we are present in the Strandagervej/Lundevangsvej area. No one has been injured, and we are carrying out the initial investigations at the scene. A possible connection to the Israeli Embassy, located in the area, is being investigated,’ the police said in a post on X.
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1. Synonym of Acquired
2. Antonym of Compromised
3. Synonym of Regulations
4. Antonym of Repatriated
5. Synonym of Controversial
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