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Coddle (verb)

Meaning- To treat somebody with too much care and attention. सावधानी से देखभाल करना लाड़ प्यार करना

Synonyms: Cosset, Pamper, Mollycoddle, Cocker, Overindulge

Antonyms: Mistreat, Ill-Treat, Maltreat, Misuse, Abuse

Example: I watched in amazement as the players were coddled and treated like gods.

Interlude (noun)

Meaning- An intervening period of time. अन्तराल

Synonyms: Interval, Intermission, Pause, Break, Intermezzo, Hiatus

Antonyms: Continuation, Progression, Extension

Example: Apart from a brief interlude of peace, the war lasted nine years.

Devolution (noun)

Meaning- The act of giving power from a central authority or government to an authority or a government in a local region. राज्यों को केन्द्र द्वारा दिया गया अधिकार

Synonyms: Decenralization, Delegation, Transfer, Distribution

Example: Even after devolution, local government had little autonomy.

Imperiousness (noun)

Meaning- The state of being Arrogant and domineering. अभिमानी घमण्डी

Synonyms: High-handedness, Peremptoriness, Overbearingness, Haughtiness

Antonyms: Shyness, Timidity, Meekness

Example: His forehand suddenly wasn't as feared. His imperiousness had been punctured by the rise of Rafael Nadal.

Clout (noun)

Meaning- Influence or power, especially in politics or business. बोलबाला प्रभाव

Synonyms: Influence, Sway, Control, Say, Domination, Power

Antonyms: Weakness, Powerlessness, impotency

Example: I knew his opinion carried a lot of clout with them.

Unflinching (adjective)

Meaning- Remaining strong and determined, even in a difficult or dangerous situation. निर्भीक दृढ़

Synonyms: Steadfast, Unwavering, Resolute, Persevering, Determined

Antonyms: Yielding, Spineless, Irresolute, Wavering, Faltering

Example: He has shown unflinching determination throughout the campaign.

Palpable (adjective)

Meaning - That is easily noticed by the mind or the senses. प्रत्यक्ष

Synonyms: Visible, Noticeable, Evident, Observable, Notable

Antonyms: Unnoticeable, Imperceptible, Obscure, Indistinct

Example: When flow returns, the sense of relief is palpable.

Waft (verb)

Meaning- To move, or make something move, gently through the air. बह कर आना

Synonyms: Drift, Float, Glide, Be carried, Be transported

Antonyms: Keep, Hold, Settle

Example: The smell of stale fat wafted out from the café.

Subvert (verb)

Meaning- Undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution). नाश करना भ्रष्ट करना

Synonyms: Undermine, Distort, Deprave, Destabilize, Overthrow

Antonyms: Improve, Enhance, Strengthen, Uplift

Example: An attempt to subvert democratic government.

Exhortation (noun)

Meaning- An act of trying very hard to persuade somebody to do something. मनाना

Synonyms: Urging, Persuasion, Insistence, Encouragement

Antonyms: Discouragement, Hopelessness, Despair

Example: The play becomes a strong exhortation to enjoy life while you still can.