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Dictate (verb)

Meaning: state or order authoritatively; control or decisively affect; determine. निरंकुश आदेश देना

Synonyms: Domineer, Tyrannize, Command, Decree

Antonyms: Appeal, Implore, Request

Example: No one is going to dictate to me where to live!

Robust (adjective )

Meaning: strong and healthy; (of a system, organization, etc.) able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions. मजबूत, पुष्ट

Synonyms: Vigorous, Sturdy, Sinewy, Resilient

Antonyms: Fragile, Infirm, Feeble

Example: His robust strength made him survive the disaster.

Cripple (verb)

Meaning: cause severe and disabling damage; deprive of the ability to function normally खराब करना, विकलांग बनाना

Synonyms: Debilitate, Paralyze, Maim, Torpefy, Enfeeble

Antonyms: Aid, Repair, Cure, Assist

Example: Default loans of public banks cripple economy.

Abandon (verb)

Meaning: Cease to support or look after (someone); give up completely (a practice or a course of action). छोड़ देना

Synonyms: Relinquish, Disclaim, Abjure, Renounce, Forgo

Antonyms: Embrace, Maintain, Accept

Example: The captain gave the order to abandon ship.

Steadfast (adjective)

Meaning: resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering. दृढ़, अडीग

Synonyms: Staunch, Resolute, Firm, Tenacious

Antonyms: Vacillating, Disloyal, Fickle

Example: He remained steadfast in his belief that he had done the right thing.

Debris (noun)

Meaning: scattered fragments, typically of something wrecked or destroyed. मलबा, अवशेष

Synonyms: Detritus, Litter, Scrape, Dross, Junk

Example: The sea tided the debris ashore.

Manoeuvre (noun)

Meaning: carefully guide or manipulate (someone or something) in order to achieve an end छल करना

Synonyms: Feign, Deceive, Dissemble, Intrigue

Example: The other directors are trying to manoeuvre her into resigning.

Defunct (adjective)

Meaning: no longer existing or functioning. मृत, अप्रचलित

Synonyms: Inoperative, Deceased, Obsolete, Passe, Extinct

Antonyms: Extant, Alive, Enduring, Operative

Example: “Oppy” rover was declared defunct by NASA last month.

Dilemma (noun)

Meaning: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially ones that are equally undesirable. दुविधा

Synonyms: Quandary, Predicament, Catch-22, Perplexity, Fix

Antonyms: Ease

Example: She faced a dilemma about whether to accept the offer or not.

Saddle (verb)

Meaning: burden (someone) with an onerous responsibility or task. कार्यभार देना, जिम्मेदारी डालना

Synonyms: Encumber, Burden, Charge

Antonyms: Relieve, Unload, Discharge

Example: Don't saddle me with taking the children to school again.