To be like a bear with a sore head

Rhetoric (noun)

Speech or writing that is intended to influence people, but that is not completely honest or sincere. वक्रपटुता

Synonyms: Loftiness, Turgidity, Magniloquence

Example: His speech was dismissed as mere rhetoric by the opposition.

Overriding (adjective)

More important than anything else in a particular situation. अधिभावी

Synonyms: Predominant, Foremost, Principal, Supreme

Antonyms: Unimportant, Insignificant, Trivial

Example: Their overriding aim was to keep costs low.

Paradox (noun)

A seemingly absurd or contradictory statement or proposition which when investigated may prove to be well founded or true. विरोधाभास

Synonyms: Contradiction, Incongruity, Anomaly

Antonyms: Consistency, Agreement

Example: It is a curious paradox that professional comedians often have unhappy personal lives.

Obeisance (noun)

Deferential respect. अभिवादन

Synonyms: Respect, Homage, Adoration, Reverence

Antonyms: Disdain, Disregard, Scorn

Example: We need to return to the diplomatic obeisance to the United Nations.

Stipulate (verb)

To state clearly and definitely that something must be done, or how it must be done. स्पष्ट रूप से बताना

Synonyms: Specify, Set forth, State clearly

Antonyms: Confuse, Ignore, Unsettle

Example: A delivery date is stipulated in the contract.

Assuage (verb)

Make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense. शांत करना कम करना

Synonyms: Alleviate, Allay, Ease, Soothe, Tone down, Attenuate

Antonyms: Aggravate, Intensify, Agitate, Exacerbate

Example: His reply did little to assuage my suspicions.

Impinge (verb)

Have an effect, especially a negative one. प्रभाव डालना

Synonyms: Have a bearing on, Influence, Have an effect on, Make an impact on, Impact

Antonyms: Avoid, Leave alone, Shun

Example: Several factors impinge on market efficiency.

Concede (verb)

Admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it. स्वीकार करना

Synonyms: Acknowledge, Admit, Cede

Antonyms: Deny, Reject, Refuse

Example: He reluctantly conceded me the point.

Plausible (adjective)

Reasonable and likely to be true. विश्वसनीय लगने वाला

Synonyms: Credible, Probable, Believable, Reasonable

Antonyms: Fishy, Improbable, Questionable, Dubious

Example: There is no plausible reason and explanation why the amount should be increased.

Impede (verb)

Delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them. बाधा डालना

Synonyms: Hinder, Obstruct, Hamper, Retard, Hold back

Antonyms: Facilitate, Assist, Aid, Promote

Example: A number of practical difficulties impeded the process.