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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Implications (noun)

The effect that something will have on something else in the future. निहितार्थ

Synonyms: Suggestion, Inference, Indication, Connotation.

Antonyms: Measurement, Proof, Reality, Truth.

Example: The lecturer made the implication that science was subjective.

Cautious (adjective)

Say something as a warning. आगाह

Synonyms: Warned, Advised, Alerted, Informed

Antonyms: Disregard, Ignorance, Indiscretion, Neglect

Example: He cautioned me and let me go.

Threats (noun)

A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done. धमकी

Synonyms: Warning, Ultimatum, Commination, Menaces

Antonyms: Certainty, Safety, Surety.

Example: The country is a great/major/serious threat to world peace.

Recommendation (noun)

A suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action, especially one put forward by an authoritative body. अनुशंसा

Synonyms: Charge, Endorsement, Guidance, Instruction

Antonyms: Disapproval, Opposition, Refusal, Rejection

Example: I gave the trainee a glowing recommendation.

Divergent (adjective)

Tending to be different or develop in different directions. विभिन्न

Synonyms: Differing, Varying, Different, Dissimilar

Antonyms: Similar, Same, Parallel, Identical

Example: Their lives and careers took divergent paths.

Mobilize (verb)

The ability to move or be moved freely and easily. गतिशीलता

Synonyms: Motion, Shifting, Movement, Migration

Antonyms: Cessation, Inertia, Termination, Stillness

Example: She lost mobility in her left hand.

Explore (verb)

To investigate, study, or analyze. खोजना

Synonyms: Examine, Probe, Research, Scrutinize

Antonyms: Find, Neglect, Ignore, Overlook

Example: The town is small enough to be easily explored on foot.

Scramble (verb)

To move or climb quickly but with difficulty, often using your hands to help you. संघर्ष

Synonyms: Clamber, Climb, Crawl, Scrabble

Antonyms: Retreat, Rest, Stay, Stop.

Example: We scrambled up the hill.

Cooperation (noun)

The process of working together to the same end. सहयोग

Synonyms: Collaboration, Partnership, Teamwork, Assistance

Antonyms: Competition, Conflict, Opposition, Rivalry

Example: The success of the project depends on the cooperation of all team members.

Laid (verb)

Put (something) down gently or carefully. बिछाना

Synonyms: Putting, Placing, Situating, Positioning

Antonyms: Removing, Taking, Relocating, Replacing

Example: I had just arrived in the park to do some hedge laying.

Restoration (noun)

The action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition. मरम्मत

Synonyms: Repairing, Fixing, Mending, Refurbishment

Antonyms: Destruction, Abolition, Neglect

Example: The building is undergoing restoration.

Intimidation (noun)

The action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated. धमकी

Synonyms: Frightening, Menacing, Terrifying, Scaring.

Antonyms: Assure, Calm, Comfort, Embolden.

Example: He tries to intimidate his opponents.

Extend (verb)

Made larger. विस्तारित

Synonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Increase, Lengthen

Antonyms: Reduce, Shrink, Narrow

Example: He extended a hand in greeting.

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.

Assure (verb)

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.

Persecute (verb)

Subject (someone) to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation or their political beliefs. सताना

Synonyms: Oppression, Harassment, Victimization, Torment

Antonyms: Protection, Support, Shelter, Assistance

Example: The country's leaders relentlessly persecuted those who fought against the regime.

Sought (verb)

To try to find or get something. तलाश करना

Synonyms: Pursued, Hunted, Chased

Antonyms: Lost, Ignored, Neglected

Example: He sought help from the police.

Mock (verb)

Tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner. उपहास करना

Synonyms: Ridicule, Deride, Scorn, Make Fun Of

Antonyms: Genuine, Respectful, Courteous, Reverent.

Example: He mocks art only because he doesn't understand it.

Suppressing (verb)

Forcibly put an end to. दबा

Synonyms: Subdue, Defeat, Conquer, Vanquish

Antonyms: Aid, Allow, Assist, Build Up

Example: He struggled to suppress his feelings of jealousy.

Adjourned (verb)

An act or period of adjourning or being adjourned. स्थगन

Synonyms: Suspension, Discontinuation, Interruption, Postponement

Antonyms: Assemble, Continue, Open, Remain

Example: The chairperson has adjourned the meeting.

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Source: The Hindu · 12 Nov 2024

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1. Synonym of Mock

2. Antonym of Cooperation

3. Synonym of Implications

4. Antonym of Divergent

5. Synonym of Mobilize

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