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Termination (noun)

The action of terminating something or the fact of being terminated. सीमा

Synonyms: Ending, Closing, Conclusion, Finish

Antonyms: Start, Beginning, Intolerance, Impatience

Example: His contract was terminated last month.

Intimidation (noun)

The action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated. धमकी

Synonyms: Frightening, Menacing, Terrifying, Scaring.

Antonyms: Assure, Calm, Comfort, Embolden.

Example: He tries to intimidate his opponents.

Relevant (adjective)

closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered. उपयुक्त

Synonyms: pertinent, applicable, apposite, material

Antonyms: improper, inapplicable, inappropriate, incompatible

Example: The data are not relevant to the issue.

Suspension (noun)

Imposed by a judge or court but not enforced as long as no further offence is committed within a specified period. निलंबन

Synonyms: Adjournment, Interruption, Delay, Stay

Antonyms: Continuation, Resumption, Beginning, Opening

Example: He was angry about his suspension from the team.

Harassing (verb)

Aggressive pressure or intimidation. उत्पीडन

Synonyms: Persecution, Harrying, Pestering, Badgering.

Antonyms: Cooperation, Assistance, Aid, Comfort.

Example: The university condemns all forms of harassment.

Revealed (verb)

Make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others. प्रकाशित

Synonyms: Divulge, Disclose, Release, Leak

Antonyms: Hide, Conceal, Refuse, Repudiate

Example: The test revealed the true cause of death.

Prevented (verb)

Keep (something) from happening. रोकना

Synonyms: Avert, Avoid, Bar, Block

Antonyms: Approve, Assist, Continue, Encourage

Example: You can't prevent my leaving.

Conducted (adjective)

Led by a guide. संचालित

Synonyms: Manage, Direct, Run, Control

Antonyms: Contracted, Caught, Came Down

Example: The experiments were conducted by scientists in New York.

Probe (noun)

A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body. जांच

Synonyms: Investigation, Examination, Inquest, Scrutiny

Antonyms: Gentle, Idiotic, Kind, Nice.

Example: He didn't like the police probing him about his past.

Impregnating (verb)

Soak or saturate (something) with a substance. संसइक्त करना

Synonyms: Soak, Saturate, Drown, Drench

Antonyms: Dry, Empty, Dehydrate, Drain

Example: Norman's efforts to impregnate her failed.

Implications (noun)

The effect that something will have on something else in the future. निहितार्थ

Synonyms: Suggestion, Inference, Indication, Connotation.

Antonyms: Measurement, Proof, Reality, Truth.

Example: The lecturer made the implication that science was subjective.

Convicted (adjective)

Having been declared guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge. अपराधी

Synonyms: Damned, Doomed, Fated

Antonyms: Commend, Exonerate, Exculpate, Cite

Example: The plaintiff was convicted of the crime.

Criticized (verb)

Indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way. आलोचना

Synonyms: Blame, Blast, Castigate, Censure

Antonyms: Approve, Commend, Compliment, Exonerate

Example: His boss criticized him for his sloppy work habits.

Proposed (verb)

Put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others. प्रस्तावित

Synonyms: Expected, Planned, Prospective, Recommended

Antonyms: Answer, Discourage, Dissuade, Ignore

Example: The scientists proposed a new theory.

Massive (adjective)

Exceptionally large. बड़ा

Synonyms: Big, Colossal, Enormous, Extensive

Antonyms: Common, Dwarfed, Inconsequential, Insignificant

Example: The fort had massive walls.

Breached (verb)

Make a gap in and break through (a wall, barrier, or defence). उल्लंघन

Synonyms: Crack, Rift, Rupture, Aperture

Antonyms: Antonym: Agreement

Example: He claims that the city breached an agreement by selling the property.

Provision (noun)

The action of providing or supplying something for use. प्रावधान

Synonyms: Arrangement, Plan, Accouterment, Catering

Antonyms: Removal, Taking, Poison

Example: I carried my provisions in one large backpack.

Cognizance (noun)

Knowledge or awareness. ध्यान में रखते

Synonyms: Awareness, Knowledge, Consciousness, Apprehension

Antonyms: Ignorant, Disregard, Heedlessness, Inattention

Example: He should take cognizance of those who disagree with his theory.

Sanctions (noun)

Official permission to do or change something. मंज़ूरी

Synonyms: Penalty, Punishment, Deterrent

Antonyms: Reward, Prohibition, Ban

Example: The government has sanctioned the use of force.

Session (noun)

A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business. सत्र

Synonyms: Meeting, Sitting, Assembly, Conclave

Antonyms: Stagnation, Inactivity, Inertia, Immobility

Example: The court was in session.

The editorial

Source: Similar Word · 30 Aug 2023

Alter (verb): Change in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant way. Synonyms: Change, Make Changes To, Adjust, Adapt, Amend, Improve, Modify, Convert, Revise, Recast, Reform, Reshape. Example: The Company didn’t alter its plans despite the poor revenue. Altar (noun): Place of worship. Synonyms: Sacred place, Divine place. Example: When I visited the temple, I found one of my friends kneeling at the altar.

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1. Synonym of Session

2. Antonym of Criticized

3. Synonym of Conducted

4. Antonym of Revealed

5. Synonym of Impregnating

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