Tag: Dawn News Vocabulary

Meaning: ٹالنا

Explanation: (Verb) – Turn away (one’s eyes or thoughts).

Example: She averted her eyes while we made stilted conversation.

Synonyms: Avoid, Deter, Fend off, Foil.

Antonyms: Aid, Allow, Assist.

[Dawn Vocabulary: 06-05-2022]

Meaning: (کسی کو) کچھ غلط کرنے کی ترغیب دیں یا مدد کریں، خاص طور پر جرم کرنے کے لیے۔

Explanation: (Verb) – Encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular to commit a crime.

Example: He was not guilty of murder but was guilty of aiding and abetting others.

Synonyms: Condone, Incite, Instigate, Provoke.

Antonyms: Halt, Prevent, Stop, Disapprove.

[Dawn Vocabulary: 03-05-2022]

Meaning: ہتک آمیز

Explanation: (Adjective) – Damaging the good reputation of someone; slanderous or libellous.

Example: A defamatory allegation.

Synonyms: Derogatory, Disparaging, Injurious, Insulting.

Antonyms: Complimentary, Approving, Commending.

[Dawn Vocabulary: 02-05-2022]

Meaning: ٹھکرانا

Explanation: (Verb) – Reject with disdain or contempt.

Example: He spoke gruffly, as if afraid that his invitation would be spurned.

Synonyms: Despise, Disdain, Dismiss, Disregard.

Antonyms: Accept, Admire, Allow.

[Dawn Vocabulary: 01-05-2022]

Meaning: مَتلُون ۔ اِدھَر اُدھَر تيرتا ہُوا – ڈھلنا

Explanation: (Adjective) – Floating without being either moored or steered.

Example: The seamen are adrift in lifeboats.

Synonyms: Afloat, Drifting, Loose.

Antonyms: Anchored, On course.

[Dawn Vocabulary: 30-04-2022]

Meaning: سچائی، صداقت، یا ایمانداری پر تنازعہ

Explanation: (Verb) -Dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive).

Example: The father does not impugn her capacity as a good mother.

Synonyms: Assail, Contravene, Tar, Attack, Blast.

Antonyms: Agree, Aid, Allow.

[Dawn Vocabulary: 29-04-2022]

Meaning: سازشیں

Explanation: (Verb) – Arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate.

Example: I was intrigued by your question.

Synonyms: Chicanery, Complication, Conspiracy, Fraud.

Antonyms: Honesty, Truthfulness.

[Dawn Vocabulary: 28-04-2022]

Meaning: RR

Explanation: (Adjective) – Very weak or slight.

Example: The tenuous link between interest rates and investment.

Synonyms: Delicate, Dubious, Flimsy, Insubstantial.

Antonyms: Certain, Definite, Firm, Heavy.

[Dawn Vocabulary: 27-04-2022]