War isn’t a fun parade

The Times of India

War isn’t a fun parade
21,Mar,2019

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Bay (verb)

Meaning: (of a group of people) shout loudly, typically to demand something. शोर मचाना ,मांग करना

Synonyms: Yell, Shriek, Clamour, Scream, Urge

Antonyms: Be Quite

Example: The referee's decision left the crowd baying for blood.

Shatter (verb)

Meaning: upset (someone) greatly; break or cause to break suddenly and violently into pieces. तबाह करना, चकनाचूर करना

Synonyms: Traumatize, Devastate, Demolish, Dilapidate

Antonyms: Mend, Restore, Fabricate

Example: What he said made her shatter.

Elevate (verb)

Meaning: raise to a more important or impressive level; raise or lift (something) to a higher position. ऊपर उठाना, उन्नत करना

Synonyms: Sublimate, Hoist, Ennoble, Glorify

Antonyms: Demote, Degrade, Depress

Example: They want to elevate the status of teachers.

Revulsion (noun)

Meaning: a sense of disgust and loathing; घृणा

Synonyms: Repugnance, Nausea, Odium, Abomination

Antonyms: Fondness, Fascination, Propensity

Example: Most people viewed the bombings with revulsion.

Shrill (adjective)

Meaning: (of a voice or sound) high-pitched and piercing; कर्णवेधी, तेज़

Synonyms: Strident, Acute, Piping, Skirl, Screech

Antonyms: Dulcet, Melodious, Euphonious

Example: As Sophie became angry her voice got shriller.

Gruesome (adjective)

Meaning: causing repulsion or horror; grisly. भीषण, भयानक

Synonyms: Horrid, Ghastly, Repellent, Dire, Macabre

Antonyms: Delectable, Soothing, Enticing, Alluring

Example: After the slaughter, the battlefield was a gruesome sight.

Slump (verb)

Meaning: sit, lean, or fall heavily and limply गिर पड़ना

Synonyms: Slouch, Tumble, Sag

Example: She slumped on his shoulder and burst into tears.

Plight (noun)

Meaning: a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation. दुर्दशा

Synonyms: Predicament, Fix, Extremity, Dilemma, Dire Straits, Quandary

Antonyms: Boon, Miracle

Example: The plight of starving people is too awful to think about.

Sanity (noun)

Meaning: the ability to think and behave in a normal and rational manner; sound mental health. स्थिरबुद्धिता, अक़्लमंदी

Synonyms: Rationality, Prudence, Discretion, Sapience

Antonyms: Lunacy, Dementia, Insanity, Gowk

Example: He pleads for sanity in a lunatic world.

Barbarity (noun)

Meaning: extreme cruelty or brutality. क्रूरता, बर्बरता

Synonyms: Savagery, Atrocity, Ferocity, Flagitiousness

Antonyms: Benignity, Clemency, Leniency, Compassion

Example: Rebellions were put down with appalling barbarity.

The editorial

Source: The Times of India · 21 Mar 2019

Mouse wielding warriors are baying for war, but social media also makes its effects very real.

In January 2016, the organisation Reporters Without Borders put up a one minute video clip that starts off with a romanticised montage of military parades from around the world – men and women in spanking uniforms stomping away even as warplanes and tanks rumble past and missiles are put on display as proud possessions. It all looks like one big fun party as political leaders and army generals look puffed with pride while presiding over a show of power and strength.

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

1. Synonym of Elevate

2. Synonym of Slump

3. Synonym of Bay

4. Antonym of Barbarity

5. Synonym of Shatter

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