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Carnage (noun)

The killing of a large number of people. संहार

Synonyms: Slaughter, Massacre, Pogrom, Bloodshed, Mass Murder

Example: For this day of carnage and tears there can be no justification or excuse.

Charade (noun)

An absurd pretence intended to create a pleasant or respectable appearance. पाखंड दिखावा

Synonyms: Farce, Sham, Pretence, False display

Antonyms: Reality, Truth

Example: This charade of an interview was nothing more than a commercial for appeasement.

Conflagration (noun)

An extensive fire which destroys a great deal of land or property. अग्निकांड

Synonyms: Inferno, Blaze, Firestorm

Example: The fire services were not adequate to deal with major conflagrations.

Professed (adjective)

(of a quality, feeling, or belief) claimed openly but often falsely. तथाकथित

Synonyms: Pretended, Purported, Claimed

Antonyms: Genuine, Verified

Example: They could call me to account when my actions didn't match my professed beliefs.

Bereft (adjective)

Deprived of or lacking (something). वंचित

Synonyms: Deprived of, Devoid, Grieving, Lacking, Robbed of, Denuded

Antonyms: Full, Loaded, Replete, Filled

Example: Suddenly this community is bereft of sporting success and devoid of any heroes.

Plunge (verb)

Fall suddenly and uncontrollably. अचानक से गिरना

Synonyms: Crash, Plummet, Tumble, Drop

Antonyms: Soar, Go up, Rise

Example: For him, the country has already plunged into civil war.

Deleterious (adjective)

Harmful and damaging. हानिकारक

Synonyms: Damaging, Detrimental, Injurious

Antonyms: Beneficial, Helpful, Harmless

Example: Divorce is assumed to have deleterious effects on children.

Vaunted (adjective)

Praised or boasted about, especially in an excessive way. अधिक प्रशंसित

Synonyms: Acclaimed, Exalted, Boast

Antonyms: Unsung, Criticized

Example: They have utterly eclipsed their vaunted American rivals.

Palatable (adjective)

(of an action or proposal) acceptable or satisfactory. स्वीकार्य

Synonyms: Pleasant, Agreeable, Acceptable

Antonyms: Unpleasant, Disagreeable

Example: All these remedies have delightful aromas making them pleasurably palatable.

Frivolous (adjective)

Not having any serious purpose or value. गंभीरता से विचार न करने वाला

Synonyms: Insignificant, Minor, Unimportant, Pointless

Antonyms: Serious, Thoughtful

Example: Drug companies claim the union and consumer plan would encourage frivolous lawsuits.

Flurry (noun)

A sudden short period of activity or excitement. उत्तेजना

Synonyms: Burst, Outbreak, Spurt, Blaze

Antonyms: Calmness, Peace

Example: This period also saw a flurry of construction activities in Bangalore.

Debilitating (adjective)

Tending to weaken something. दुर्बल

Synonyms: Draining, Exhausting, Enervating

Antonyms: Invigorating, Refreshing

Example: Poor customer care can have a debilitating effect on a business.

Woo (verb)

Seek the favour, support, or custom of. समर्थन माँगना

Synonyms: Pursue, Seek the support of, Try to cultivate

Antonyms: Ignore, Discourage

Example: Political parties have roped in Bollywood stars only to woo the young.

Tenets (noun)

One of the principles or beliefs that a theory or larger set of beliefs is based on. कार्मिक सिद्धांत नियम

Synonyms: Principle, Belief, Dogma, Credo, Doctrine, Precept

Antonyms: Disbelief, Incredulity

Example: He reminded them of the basic tenets of biblical teaching.

Relegate (verb)

To give somebody a lower or less important position, rank, etc. than before. निर्वासित कर देना

Synonyms: Downgrade, Demote, Move down, Put down, Lower

Antonyms: Promote, Raise, Push, Encourage

Example: She was then relegated to the role of assistant.