The hindu

Recalcitrant (adjective)

Unwilling to obey orders or to do what should be done. आज्ञा न माननेवाला

Synonyms: Intractable, Contumacious Recusant, Unruly

Antonyms: Amenable, Compliant, Conformable, Docile

Example: The recalcitrant teenager gets into trouble every day.

Amnesty (noun)

An official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offences.

Synonyms: Pardon, Reprieve Absolution, Forgiveness

Antonyms: Penalty, Punishment, Conviction, Retribution

Example: Most political prisoners were freed under the terms of the amnesty.

Hegemony (noun)

The predominant influence of one group over another. प्राधान्य

Synonyms: Leadership, Dominance Supremacy, Ascendancy, Mastery

Antonyms: Helplessness, Weakness, Powerlessness, Impotence,

Example: The president of the company has hegemony over his employees.

Collaborate (verb)

Work jointly on an activity or project. सहयोग, मिलकर काम करना

Synonyms: Affiliate, Associate, Combine, Confederate

Antonyms: Divide, Separate, Divorce

Example: He collaborated with him on numerous hotel projects.

Blatant (noun)

(Of Bad Behaviour) Done Openly And Unashamedly. खुल्लम-खुल्ला, स्पष्ट

Synonyms: Flagrant, Conspicuous, Shameless, Brazen

Antonyms: Concealed, Hidden, Inconspicuous, Unnoticeable

Example: When the judge heard the defendant’s blatant lie, he became very angry.

Denounce (verb)

Publicly declare to be wrong or evil. निंदा करना, आरोप लगा देना

Synonyms: Condemn, Criticize Castigate, Vilify

Antonyms: Eulogize, Exalt, Extol, Consecrate

Example: The film was denounced for the way it portrayed its female characters.

Bulwark (noun)

Something that protects you from dangerous or unpleasant situations or a defensive wall. रक्षण-साधन

Synonyms: Rampart, Bastion, Fortification Shield, Defence

Antonyms: Assail, Assault, Attack,

Example: Vaccines act as a bulwark against many childhood diseases.

Notoriously (adverb)

In a way that is famous for something bad: कुख्यात रूप से

Synonyms: Ignominious, Infamous, Prominent, Renowned

Antonyms: Anonymous, Nameless, Obscure

Example: He was involved in crime - most notoriously, a series of armed robberies.

Credibly (adverb)

In a believable and convincing way. विश्वासपूर्वक

Synonyms: Believably, Plausibly, Realistically, Feasibly

Antonyms: Incredibly, Unbelievably, Implausibly

Example: He was the only figure who could credibly run the country.

Vantage point (noun)

A place or position affording a good view of something. नज़रिया

Synonyms: Viewpoint, Standpoint, Outlook, Perspective, Angle

Example: From my vantage point I could see into the front garden.