10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Restrictions (noun)
A limiting condition or measure, especially a legal one. प्रतिबंध
Synonyms: Check, Condition, Constraint, Control
Antonyms: Allowance, Liberation, Permission, Advantage
Example: They placed/imposed restrictions on smoking indoors.
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.
Restraint (noun)
Intended to keep someone under control or prevent someone from doing something. रोक
Synonyms: Constraining, Forbidding, Governing, Prohibiting
Antonyms: Permit, Promote, Release, Start
Example: When he started fighting, it took four police officers to restrain him.
Evacuation (noun)
The act of moving people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe निकास
Synonyms: Expulsion, Clearing, Discharge, Emptying
Antonyms: Retention, Arrival, Coming, Entrance
Example: They organized the evacuation of the town.
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.
Substantial (adjective)
Having a firm basis in reality and so important, meaningful, or considerable. मूल
Synonyms: Considerable, Substantial, Significant, Sizeable
Antonyms: Insignificant, Inconsequential, Nominal, Negligible
Example: These changes are more symbolic than substantive.
Scrutinize (verb)
Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly. जांचना
Synonyms: Inspect, Survey, Scan, Study
Antonyms: Forget, Ignore, Neglect, Misunderstand.
Example: I closely scrutinized my opponent's every move.
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.
Affidavit (noun)
A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court. शपथपत्र
Synonyms: Oath, Testimony, Affirmation, Sworn Statement.
Antonyms: Break, Condemn, Contradict, Deny.
Example: The individual has provided a written affidavit to a lawyer confirming this.
Retain (verb)
Continue to have (something) बनाए रखा
Synonyms: Absorb, Contain, Enjoy, Maintain
Antonyms: Abandon, Desert, Disperse, Dispossess
Example: She has lost her battle to retain control of the company.
The editorial
Source: The Hindustan Times · 14 Apr 2024The organisers of an upcoming conference on peace in Ukraine are looking to India to help shape the agenda for the meeting of the heads of state and government, including possible solutions to the conflict, people familiar with the matter said.
Following a request from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in January, the Swiss government this week announced plans to hold the so-called peace summit at the five-star Bürgen stock Hotel above Lake Lucerne in central Switzerland in June. Though no dates were announced, the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation reported the meet will be held on June 15-16.
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1. Synonym of Restraint
2. Antonym of Scrutinize
3. Synonym of Devastating
4. Antonym of Substantial
5. Synonym of Restrictions
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