Patriotism by diktat

Dissenter (noun)

A person who dissents from some established policy भिन्नमतावलम्बी/जो प्रचलित मत के विरुद्ध हो

Synonyms: Skeptic, Protester, Separatist, Rebel, Nonconformist

Antonyms: Follower, Obedient

Example: The union is going to dissent with management’s offer of a small pay increase.

Exhibition (noun)

A display or demonstration of something particularly of a skill. प्रदर्शन

Synonyms: Display, Show, Showing, Presentation, Demonstration, Showcase, Mounting

Antonyms: Concealment, Cover, Hiding

Example: An exhibition of works by Leonardo da Vinci drew thousands of visitors to the museum.

Lofty (adjective)

Having or displaying great dignity or nobility/elevated in nature or style. उत्कृष्ट/उद्धत/ ऊंचा

Synonyms: Eminent, Gallant, Majestic, Proud, Elevated, Exalted, Grand, Noble

Antonyms: Low, Normal, Wretch, Contemptible

Example: The football players have set a lofty goal in their bid to win all their home games this year.

Aggrieved (adjective)

Feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated. असंतुष्ट होना /व्यथित होना

Synonyms: Resentful, Affronted, Indignant, Discontented, Angry, Distressed, Unhappy

Antonyms: Comforted, Happy, Pleased, Contented, Satisfied

Example: Many people who are non visionary can be seen aggrieved over Demonetization move of the government.

Congregate (verb)

Gather into a crowd or mass. एकत्रित होना

Synonyms: Gather, Assemble, Mass, Meet, Congress

Antonyms: Disperse, Divide, Scatter, Separate, Spread

Example: Will your whole family congregate at your grandfather’s house during the holidays?

Exploitation (noun)

The action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work. शोषण/दोहन

Synonyms: Taking Advantage, Making Use, Abuse of, Misuse, Ill treatment, Unfair treatment.

Antonyms: Fair Treat.

Example: We joined a union to end exploitation at the hands of the company owners.

Petition (noun)

A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority in respect of a particular cause. याचिका/प्रार्थना पत्र

Synonyms: Appeal, Round Robin, Application, Prayer, Request, Suit, Entreaty, Imprecation, Invocation.

Example: A nonviolent way to protest a law is by signing a petition requesting the annulment of the law.

Intriguing (adjective)

Arousing curiosity or interest; fascinating. पहेलीनुमा

Synonyms: Tempt, Tantalize, Curious, Attentive

Antonyms: Boring, Unexciting, Un-Stimulating

Example: The store’s intriguing ad made me want to look at the boutique’s offerings.

Allegiance (noun)

Loyalty or commitment to a superior or to a group or cause. निष्ठा/ वफादारी

Synonyms: Loyalty, Faithfulness, Fidelity, Obedience, Fealty, Adherence, Devotion

Antonyms: Apathy, Dishonor, Disloyalty, Disobedience, Faithlessness, Treachery, Enmity

Example: We took an oath of allegiance upon entering the military, and none of us plan on violating it.

Diktat (noun)

An order or decree imposed by someone in power without popular consent. फरमान

Synonyms: Decree, Order, Ukase, Behest

Antonyms: Ignorance

Example: The company president issued a diktat that employees may not wear jeans to work.