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Strains (verb)

Force (a part of one's body or oneself) to make an unusually great effort. खींचना

Synonyms: Ache, Anxiety, Bruise, Burden

Antonyms: Aid, Calmness, Ease, Health

Example: I strained my back trying to lift the couch.

Pointed (adjective)

Having a sharpened or tapered tip or end. नुकीला

Synonyms: Barbed, Sharp, Acuminate, Cornered

Antonyms: Blunt, Dull

Example: Her new book is a pointed look at life in a small community.

Seem (verb)

Give the impression of being something or having a particular quality. प्रतीत हुआ

Synonyms: Imply, Look, Show, Sound

Antonyms: Deny, Gainsay, Conceal, Disclaim

Example: She seemed happy enough this morning.

Triggered (adjective)

Caused by particular action, process, or situation उत्प्रेरित

Synonyms: Cause, Generate, Produce, Prompt

Antonyms: Destroy, End, Halt, Prevent

Example: His remarks triggered a public outcry.

Alliance (noun)

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations. संधि

Synonyms: Association, League, Compact, Concordat

Antonyms: Dissociation, Disaffiliation, Separation, Severance

Example: We need to form a closer alliance between government and industry.

Appointment (noun)

Decided on beforehand नियुक्त

Synonyms: Scheduled, Arranged, Prearranged, Specified

Antonyms: Refusal, Abnegation, Ban, Choice

Example: She was appointed professor of chemistry at the university.

Maintained (verb)

Cause or enable (a condition or situation) to continue. अनुरक्षित

Synonyms: Continue, Control, Cultivate, Finance

Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Discontinue, Finish

Example: The king swears he will maintain the laws of God.

Initiative (noun)

Official action that is taken to solve a problem or improve a situation. पहल

Synonyms: Enterprise, Inventiveness, Resourcefulness, Capability.

Antonyms: Cowardice, Idleness, Inactivity, Indifference.

Example: There's talk of a new peace initiative.

Seek (verb)

Attempt to find (something). मांगना

Synonyms: Explore, Follow, Investigate, Pursue

Antonyms: Ignore, Shun, Answer, Find

Example: The office is seeking a salesperson.

Intervention (noun)

The act of interfering with the outcome or course especially of a condition or process हस्‍तक्षेप

Synonyms: Interference, Mediation, Arbitration

Antonyms: Combine, Connect, Join

Example: Military intervention in the crisis.

Manipulate (verb)

The action of manipulating something in a skilful manner. चालाकी

Synonyms: Trickeries, Subterfuges, Maneuvers, Artifices

Antonyms: Destroy, Idle, Leave Alone

Example: Even I would fall to his manipulation, if he were to use it on me.

Aggression (noun)

Ready or likely to attack or confront. आक्रामक

Synonyms: Combative, Contentious, Destructive, Intrusive

Antonyms: Calm, Complaisant, Easygoing, Laid-Back

Example: He started to get aggressive and began to shout.

Consequences (noun)

A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant. प्रभाव

Synonyms: Result, Outcome, Sequel, Effect

Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Source, Beginning,

Example: The money was of little consequence to Tony.

Integrity (noun)

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. अखंडता

Synonyms: Honesty, Uprightness, Probity, Rectitude

Antonyms: Deceit, Dishonesty, Corruption, Disgrace

Example: He was a man of integrity.

Prominent (adjective)

Important or famous प्रमुख

Synonyms: Outstanding, Arresting, Beetling, Bulging

Antonyms: Depressed, Inconspicuous, Invisible, Obscure

Example: She has a rather prominent nose.

Committing (verb)

The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc. प्रतिबद्धता

Synonyms: Engagement, Guarantee, Need, Pledge

Antonyms: Break, Breach, Irresponsibility, Denial

Example: The church has a commitment to helping the poor.

Recognition (noun)

Identify (someone or something) from having encountered them before; know again. मान्यता-प्राप्त

Synonyms: Accepted, Identified, Known, Perceived

Antonyms: Deny, Forget, Ignore, Neglect

Example: I can always recognize him from far away by the way he walks.

Ensure (verb)

Make certain that (something) will occur or be the case. सुनिश्चित

Synonyms: Secure, Guarantee, Warrant, Certify

Antonyms: Hurt, Forget, Ignore, Invalidate.

Example: The company's sole concern is to ensure the safety of its employees.

Bleak (adjective)

Lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements. उजाड़

Synonyms: Bare, Exposed, Desolate, Denuded

Antonyms: Lush, Verdant

Example: Life at home can be bleak.

Confront (verb)

Come face to face with (someone) with hostile or argumentative intent. सामना होना

Synonyms: Accost, Defy, Encounter, Meet

Antonyms: Avoid, Dodge, Evade, Surrender

Example: They confronted the invaders at the shore.

The editorial

Source: Similar Word · 26 Sep 2023

Counsel: Noun - Advice, especially that given formally/ a barrister or other legal adviser conducting a case. Verb - Give advice to (someone). Synonyms: Advice, Guidance, Direction, Instruction, Guidelines. Example: The President's advisers are counseling him to avoid getting into a conflict at this moment. Council (noun) - An advisory, deliberative, or administrative body of people formally constituted and meeting regularly/ a body of people elected to manage the affairs of a city, county, or other municipal district. Synonyms: Advisory Body, Advisory Group, Board, Committee, Commission, Delegation. Example: He goes to all the meetings of the city council to complain about the development in his neighborhood.

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1. Synonym of Manipulate

2. Antonym of Bleak

3. Synonym of Integrity

4. Antonym of Seek

5. Synonym of Prominent

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