20 new English words for 24 January 2023, each with its meaning, Hindi meaning, synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Learn them today and revise them with the daily quiz — useful for SSC, Bank, Railway, UPSC and IELTS.
Hindi meaning: बदनाम करना
Synonyms: Libel, Slander, Malign, Smear
Antonyms: Absolve, Acquit, Excuse, Dismiss
Example: He says he was <strong>defamed</strong> by reports that falsely identified him as a former gangster.
Hindi meaning: भ्रंशन
Synonyms: Criticize, Attack, Censure, Impugn
Antonyms: Accuracy, Advantage, Behavior, Care.
Example: Through no <strong>fault</strong> of his own, he won't be able to attend the meeting.
Hindi meaning: उपहास
Synonyms: Deride, Mock, Taunt.
Antonyms: Praise, Admiration, Approval.
Example: I was not <strong>ridiculing</strong> them or saying that they should not make that point.
Hindi meaning: अपमानजनक
Synonyms: Disparaging, Belittling, Diminishing, Slighting.
Antonyms: Complimentary, Flattering, Appreciative, Praising.
Example: He refused to withdraw <strong>derogatory</strong> remarks made about his boss.
Hindi meaning: विवाद
Synonyms: Dispute, Disputation, Variance, Hostility
Antonyms: Agreement, Accord, Harmony, Peace.
Example: There has been too much<strong> contention</strong> in this family in recent years.
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Hindi meaning: अवगत
Synonyms: Alive, Appreciative, Apprehensive, Attentive
Antonyms: Unaware, Ignorant, Oblivious
Example: Smokers are well <strong>aware</strong> of the dangers to their own health.
Hindi meaning: खोजना
Synonyms: Quested, Chased, Desired, Craved
Antonyms: Ignored, Snubbed, Brushed
Example: Like watching, he thought grimly, as neither Dead bird <strong>sought</strong> to come any closer.
Hindi meaning: प्रचार
Synonyms: Information, Advertising, Promotion, Advocacy
Antonyms: Truth
Example: He was accused of spreading <strong>propaganda</strong>.
Hindi meaning: दावा
Synonyms: Assert, Declare, Profess, Affirm
Antonyms: Disclaim, Answer, Honesty, Truth
Example: The man <strong>claimed</strong> (that) he was a long-lost relative.
Hindi meaning: कथित
Synonyms: Supposed, Professed, Purported, Apparent
Antonyms: Proved, Verifiable, Stated, Tried-And-True
Example: But sometimes there is also an element of fraud from the <strong>alleged</strong> victim.
Hindi meaning: सदमा
Synonyms: Injury, Damage, Hurt, Wound
Antonyms: Healing, Peace, Goodwill.
Example: She never fully recovered from the <strong>traumas</strong> she suffered during her childhood.
Hindi meaning: शिकार
Synonyms: Sufferer, Casualty, Fatality, Loser
Antonyms: Attacker, Assailant, Criminal, Culprit.
Example: Not all the <strong>victims</strong> survived.
Hindi meaning: मोचक
Synonyms: Ridicule, Deride, Scorn, Make Fun Of
Antonyms: Genuine, Respectful, Courteous, Reverent.
Example: He <strong>mocks</strong> art only because he doesn't understand it.
Hindi meaning: मुंडाना
Synonyms: Hairless, Shave, Barber, Detach
Antonyms: Furry, Hairy, Hirsute
Example: He was <strong>tonsured</strong> and received the minor orders of porter and acolyte.
Hindi meaning: दिखने के लिये रखना
Synonyms: Display, Exhibit, Expose, Flaunt, Show.
Antonyms: Hide, Be Modest, Be Quiet, Cover.
Example: Protesters <strong>paraded</strong> in front of City Hall.
Hindi meaning: गमगीन
Synonyms: Heartbroken, Devastated, Wretched
Antonyms: Consolable, Happy, Understanding.
Example: She was <strong>inconsolable</strong> when she learned that he had died.
Hindi meaning: डकैत
Synonyms: Stealer, Thief, Crook, Bandit
Antonyms: Hero, Victim, Innocent, Law
Example: They had to live, and his methods were the same as those of other <strong>dacoit</strong> leaders.
Hindi meaning: धमकी
Synonyms: Frightening, Menacing, Terrifying, Scaring.
Antonyms: Assure, Calm, Comfort, Embolden.
Example: He tries to <strong>intimidate</strong> his opponents.
Hindi meaning: किशोरों
Synonyms: Youngster, Child, Teenager, Adolescent
Antonyms: Adult, Mature, Experienced, Older.
Example: The number of <strong>juveniles</strong> in the general population has fallen by a fifth in the past 10 years.
Hindi meaning: जांच
Synonyms: Investigation, Examination, Inquest, Scrutiny
Antonyms: Gentle, Idiotic, Kind, Nice.
Example: He didn't like the police <strong>probing</strong> him about his past.
