ದಿ ಹಿಂದೂ ಸಂಪಾದಕೀಯ " Street power: On the Kolkata protest" ದಲ್ಲಿ ಬಳಸಲಾದ ಶಬ್ದಸಂಪತ್ತು

ದಿ ಹಿಂದೂ ಸಂಪಾದಕೀಯ " Street power: On the Kolkata protest" ದಲ್ಲಿ ಬಳಸಲಾದ ಶಬ್ದಸಂಪತ್ತು

1) Tumultuous

• Synonyms: Turbulent, chaotic, stormy

• Antonyms: Calm, peaceful, serene

• Example: "The city experienced a tumultuous week of protests and demonstrations."

2)  Rallying cry

• Synonyms: Slogan, chant, catchphrase

• Antonyms: Silence, indifference

• Example: "The protesters’ rallying cry for justice was heard throughout the city."

3)  Counter-productive

• Synonyms: Harmful, detrimental, adverse

• Antonyms: Productive, beneficial, advantageous

• Example: "The argument became counter-productive as it led to further misunderstandings."

4)  Overhaul

• Synonyms: Revamp, renovation, reorganization

• Antonyms: Neglect, deterioration, stagnation

• Example: "The company needs an overhaul of its management structure to improve efficiency."

 5) Stem the rot

• Synonyms: Stop the decline, halt the deterioration, fix the problem

• Antonyms: Encourage deterioration, worsen

• Example: "The reforms were introduced to stem the rot in the education system."

6)  Tokenism

• Synonyms: Symbolic gesture, superficial action, pretense

• Antonyms: Genuine action, meaningful reform, significant change

• Example: "Many criticized the company’s diversity efforts as mere tokenism."

7)  Creaking infrastructure

• Synonyms: Strained, failing, deteriorating

• Antonyms: Strong, robust, well-functioning

• Example: "The city’s creaking infrastructure struggles to meet the needs of its growing population."

8)  Logjam

• Synonyms: Stalemate, impasse, deadlock

• Antonyms: Resolution, breakthrough, progress

• Example: "The negotiations reached a logjam, with neither side willing to compromise."

9)  Relay strike

• Synonyms: Rotational strike, staggered protest, phased strike

• Antonyms: Continuous strike, full-blown strike

• Example: "The workers decided to hold a relay strike to minimize the impact on production."

10)  Onus

• Synonyms: Responsibility, burden, duty

• Antonyms: Exemption, freedom, privilege

• Example: "The onus is on the government to resolve the crisis and meet the demands of the protesters."