The hindu

See eye to eye (idiom)

Be in full agreement. सहमत होना

Synonyms: Concur, Accord, Consent, Acquiesce, Covenant

Antonyms: Disagree, Dissent, Incongruence, Conflict, Discord

Example: Will labor and management ever see eye to eye on the new contract.

In the Crosshairs (idiom)

In a position to be criticized or attached. ऐसी स्थिति जिसमें लोग आलोचना करने के लिए उत्‍सुक है

Synonyms: Censurable, Blamable, Excoriating, Lambasting, Condemnable

Example: The actor has been in the crosshairs of politicians and public for his comments on religion derogatory.

Diffidence (noun)

The quality or state of being unassertive or bashful. लज्‍जा, झिझक, विनय

Synonyms: Timorousness, Demureness, Bashfulness, Coyness, Timidity

Antonyms: Boldness, Demureness, Brashness, Unreserved, Courage

Example: Sher natural diffidence and spoke with great franknes me She overca

Defiance (noun)

Behavior in which you refuse to obey someone or something. आज्ञा का उल्‍लंघन करना

Synonyms: Recalcitrance, Contumacy, Disobediencce, Rebelliousness

Antonyms: Compliance, Obedience, Tractability, Acquiescence.

Example: Running away was an act of defiance against his parents.

Chink (noun)

A small narrow crack or opening. दरार, लंबा छेद

Synonyms: Crevice, Fissure, Slit, Interstice, Perforation

Antonyms: Closing, Solid, Blockade, Closure

Example: I peered through a chink in the curtains and saw them all inside.

Clout (noun)

Power and influence over other people or events. ताकत, प्रभाव

Synonyms: Dominance, Mastery, Power, Influence, Authority, Leverage

Antonyms: Impotency, Powerless, Weakness, Helplessness

Example: The small firms banded together so that they have more clout.

Sanction (noun)

Approval or permission, especially formal or legal. मंजूरी देना स्‍वीकृति देना, अनुमोदित करना

Synonyms: Authorization, Endorsement, Warrant, Approval, Dispensation, Accreditation

Antonyms: Prohibition, Proscription, Interdiction, Denial, Revocation

Example: Because of the schools behavioral problems, the principal is unlikely to sanction a school dance this year.

Divulge (verb)

To make some secret known. रहस्‍य खोलना, भेद खोलना

Synonyms: Reveal, Expose, Disclose, Publish, Spill

Antonyms: Conceal, Enshroud, Veil, Loner, Hide

Example: The CEO refused to divulge how much she earned.

Put off (phrasal verb)

To delay doing something. टालना, स्‍थगित करना

Synonyms: Postpone, Defer, Suspend, Prorogue

Antonyms: Expedite, Facilitate, Forward, Advance

Example: Don’t worry, we can put off this meeting for tomorrow.

Avowal (noun)

An open statement of affirmation, frank acknowledgement. प्रख्‍यापन, कथन, घोषणा

Synonyms: Assertion, Profession, Proclamation, Confession, Declaration

Antonyms: Denial, Disavowal, Repudiation Non Admission

Example: When the immigrant was granted citizenship, he made an avowal of loyalty to his new country.