Uae condemns 'heinous' attack on ambassador's home in sudan

Times Of India

20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Ambush (noun)

A surprise attack from a hidden position. घात लगाना

Synonyms: Camouflage, Concealment, Deception, Hiding

Antonyms: Defend, Guard, Resist, Restrict

Example: Kidnappers waiting in ambush.

Devastation (noun)

Highly destructive or damaging. सदमा पहुँचाने वाला

Synonyms: Destructive, Ruinous, Disastrous, Catastrophic

Antonyms: Nondestructive, Blessed, Fortunate, Beneficial.

Example: The flood devastated the town.

Marginalized (verb)

To treat a person, group, etc. in a way that makes them feel that they are not important and have no power. हाशिए पर डालना

Synonyms: Criticize, Demean, Deprecate, Diminish.

Antonyms: Elevated, Praised, Promoted, Celebrated.

Example: The effect of this has been to increasingly marginalize the local authority sector.

Carved (verb)

An object or design carved from a hard material as an artistic work. नक्काशी

Synonyms: Sculpt, Chisel, Chip, Slash

Antonyms: Erase, Combine, Unite, Increase

Example: I picked up a piece of wood and started carving.

Resistance (noun)

To fight against something or someone that is attacking you. विरोध

Synonyms: Abide, Combat, Confront, Continue

Antonyms: Accept, Encourage, Allow, Assist

Example: I couldn't resist taking a look.

References (noun)

The action of mentioning or alluding to something. संदर्भ

Synonyms: Allusion, Hint, Innuendo, Mention

Antonyms: Unacknowledged, Rejection, Distrust, Disapproval

Example: Her former teacher gave her a reference when she applied for the job.

Solidarity (noun)

Agreement between and support for the members of a group, especially a political group एकजुटता

Synonyms: Agreement, Consensus, Harmony, Support

Antonyms: Hatred, Hostility, Antagonism, Enmity

Example: More shows of solidarity like this will boost the strikers.

Liberation (noun)

Freed from or opposed to traditional social and sexual attitudes or roles. रिहा

Synonyms: Free, Release, Discharge, Deliver

Antonyms: Confine, Enslave, Subjugate, Hold

Example: Rebels fought to liberate the country.

Invasion (noun)

An instance of invading a country or region with an armed force. आक्रमण

Synonyms: Occupation, Conquering, Capture, Seizure

Antonyms: Obedience, Retreat, Surrender, Withdrawal

Example: Linking climate change and biological invasions: ocean warming facilitates nonindigenous species invasions.

Aggression (noun)

Ready or likely to attack or confront. आक्रामक

Synonyms: Combative, Contentious, Destructive, Intrusive

Antonyms: Calm, Complaisant, Easygoing, Laid-Back

Example: He started to get aggressive and began to shout.

Circumstances (noun)

A fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action. हालत

Synonyms: Situation, Conditions, Things, Position

Antonyms: Debt, Poorness, Poverty.

Example: I can't imagine a circumstance in which I would do that.

Referred (verb)

Mention or allude to. निर्दिष्ट

Synonyms: Assign, Attribute, Hint, Indicate

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Remove, Insert

Example: I referred to my notes.

Resolved (adjective)

Settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious matter). समाधान करना

Synonyms: Decide, Choose, Figure, Opt

Antonyms: Refuse, Reject, Abstain, Decline

Example: I'm sure these problems can be satisfactorily resolved.

Occupied (adjective)

Reside or have one's place of business in (a building). कब्जा

Synonyms: Attend, Employ, Fill, Involve

Antonyms: Ignore, Bore, Forget, Refuse

Example: They have occupied the apartment for three years.

Adversely (adverb)

In a way that has a negative or harmful effect. प्रतिकूल

Synonyms: Negatively, Unfavorably, Disapprovingly, Disdainfully

Antonyms: Positively, Favorably, Appreciatively, Approvingly

Example: These measures adversely affected the welfare programmes of the country.

Impeded (verb)

Delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them. (रोकना

Synonyms: Obstruct, Hamper, Delay, Disrupt.

Antonyms: Gone, Past, Distant, Later

Example: We need to challenge the laws that impede progress.

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.

Eroded (verb)

Gradually wear away (soil, rock, or land). घिस

Synonyms: Corrode, Destroy, Abrade, Bite

Antonyms: Build, Ignore, Neglect, Preserve

Example: Crashing waves have eroded the cliffs along the beach.

Extracted (verb)

Remove or take out, especially by effort or force. निकालना

Synonyms: Excerpt, Juice, Quotation, Abstract

Antonyms: Refusal, Give, Disperse, Spread

Example: Yeast extract can be used in bread making.

Asserted (verb)

State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully. जोर देना

Synonyms: Declare, Maintain, Contend, Argue

Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Disclaim, Negate

Example: He asserted that there were spies in the government.

The editorial

Source: Times Of India · 2 Oct 2024

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates reacted with outrage on Monday after the home of its ambassador in war-torn Sudan was attacked and badly damaged.

The oil-rich Gulf state, which has repeatedly denied accusations of involvement in the war, blamed the Sudanese armed forces for the ‘heinous’ attack.

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Quick quiz: 5 questions on these words

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

1. Synonym of Solidarity

2. Antonym of Referred

3. Synonym of Resistance

4. Antonym of Endeavour

5. Synonym of Impeded

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