The Hindu Vocabulary 22 October 2020
2020-10-22
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 22 October 2020 is from the Editorial titled ‘Heckler’s veto: On Vijay Sethupathi's withdrawal from Muralitharan biopic '800‘.
Word |
Part of Speech |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Heckler’s veto |
Phrase |
the suppression of speech by the government, because of [the possibility of] a violent reaction by hecklers. (सरकार द्वारा भाषण का दमन) |
Suppression, Subduing, Vanquishing, Crushing |
Raising, Supporting, Encouraging, Uplifting |
Owing to the chaos in the country, heckler’s veto had to prevail. |
Stymie |
Verb |
prevent or hinder the progress of. (रोकने या प्रगति में बाधा) |
Hinder, Obstruct, Impede, Inhibit |
Aid, Assist, Help, Support |
The change in the rules will stymie the current rights. |
Whitewash |
Verb |
deliberately attempt to conceal unpleasant or incriminating facts about (someone or something). (जानबूझकर छुपाने की कोशिश) |
Cover up, Suppress, Hide, Conceal |
Show, Reflect, Expose, Reveal |
The ministry made all possible efforts to whitewash the so far erroneous decisions made. |
Jeopardise |
Verb |
put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure. (ख़तरे में डालना) |
Threaten, Risk, Menace, Endanger |
Safeguard, Defend, Protect, Shelter |
Impulsive decisions will make him jeopardise his company’s condition. |
Alienate |
Verb |
make (someone) feel isolated or estranged. (हटाना) |
Isolate, Detach, Divide, Sever, Disunite |
Unite, Together, Merge, Mingle |
After testing positive for COVID, her mother as alienated. |
Unrelenting |
Adjective |
not yielding in strength, severity, or determination. (कठोर) |
Inflexible, Unyielding, Unbending, Relentless |
Flexible, Cooperative, Yielding, Easygoing |
Both the mangers were unerelenting. |
Traitor |
Noun |
a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle. (गद्दार) |
Renegade, Betrayer, Defector, Cheater |
Loyalist, Patriot, Honest |
Even after giving all his blood and sweat, he was termed to be a traitor. |
Onslaught |
Noun |
a fierce or destructive attack. (हमला) |
Assault, Attack, Offense, Foray |
Calm, Peace, Serenity, Tranquil |
The onslaught at the centre of the city shook every citizen. |
Aficionado |
Noun |
a person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity, subject, or pastime. (ज्ञानी और उत्साही) |
Expert, Genius, Specialist, Pundit, Savant |
Illiterate, Unknowledgeable, Commoner, Average |
Our maths teacher was regarded to be an aficionado. |
Bewitch |
Verb |
enchant and delight (someone). (मोहित करना) |
Captivate, Enchant, Charm, Enrapture |
Repel, Push back, Repulse, Keep at bay, Rebuff |
The new design and interior bewitched all the guests. |
Cow down |
Verb |
be intimidated. (भयभीत होना) |
Terrified, Frightened, Alarmed, Scared |
Satisfied, Pacified, Placate, Placid |
The announcement of the lack in compensation cess cowed down the states ministries. |
Resurrect |
Verb |
restore (a dead person) to life. (मरे हुए को जीवित करना) |
Revive, Rejuvenate, Regenerate, Revitalize, Renovate |
End, Perish, Vanish, Vanquish |
Government need to make plans to resurrect the economy. |
Detractor |
Noun |
a person who disparages someone or something. (निन्दा करनेवाला) |
Critic, Attacker, Disparager |
Supporter, Fan, Friend, Ally |
The detractor imposed unnecessary accusation on me. |
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