Vocabulary
Reciprocal
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
given, felt, or done in return.
Urdu meaning
باہمی، دو طرفہ، باری باری
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- This trend is now absent, because with reciprocal access denial, the majority of media houses and social media channels have resorted to a partisan and reactionary approach in reporting the conflict.
- Therefore, in today`s highly competitive world, in which global trade is anchored in supply chains, protecting the domestic industry will not only make us uncompetitive globally, it can also induce a reciprocal retaliation.
- Hours before Modi`s visit, Trump announced reciprocal tariffs to match those levied by other countries on US goods.
- Then just ahead of his Aug 1 deadline to conclude trade deals on reciprocal tariffs, he announced imposition of a 25 per cent levy on Indian imports and an unspecified penalty for India`s purchase of Russian oil and arms.
- Secondly, the assumption of taking unilateral decisions without incurring reciprocal costs is a da-ngerous gambit that could backfire as seen in Operation Sindoor.
Synonyms
given/felt in return, requited, corresponding;reciprocated returned,
Antonyms
different, independent, singular
Curator example
“she was hoping for some reciprocal comment or gesture”
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