1 Behest (noun)
A person's orders or command.
Hindi meaning: आदेश
Synonyms: instruction, bidding, directive, call
Antonyms: appeal, entreaty, petition, plea
Example: The committee was set up at the <strong>behest</strong> of the president.
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Hindi meaning: आदेश
Synonyms: instruction, bidding, directive, call
Antonyms: appeal, entreaty, petition, plea
Example: The committee was set up at the <strong>behest</strong> of the president.
Hindi meaning: प्रशंसा करना
Synonyms: criticize, slate, censure, denounce, excoriate, pan
Antonyms: praise, applaud, laud, extol
Example: The television series was<strong> commended</strong> widely.
Hindi meaning: भविष्यवाणी करना
Synonyms: Predict, Prophesy, Prognosticate, Forecast
Example: None of us can<strong> foretell</strong> what lies ahead.
Hindi meaning: लुभाना, प्रलोभित करना
Synonyms: Lure, Coax, Persuade, Inveigle, Allure
Antonyms: Deter, Dissuade, Daunt, Discourage
Example: The bargain prices are expected to<strong> entice</strong> customers away from other stores.
Hindi meaning: घृणा
Synonyms: Detestation, Abhorrence, Abomination, Repugnance
Antonyms: Adoration, Love, Admiration, Fondness
Example: He has a great<strong> revulsion</strong> for medicine.
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Synonyms: Call Forth, Arouse, Summon, Prompt
Antonyms: Prevent, Suppress, Inhibit, Preclude
Example: His gameplay <strong>evoked</strong> admiration from all the people present.
Hindi meaning: संघर्ष करना
Synonyms: Compete, Jostle, Scuffle, Tussle
Antonyms: Give Up, Surrender, Yield
Example: The audience <strong>scrambled</strong> for the exits.
Hindi meaning: प्रभाव
Synonyms: Influence, Dominion, Clout, Sway
Antonyms: Helplessness, Impotency, Powerlessness, Weakness
Example: Her performance lacks emotional <strong>heft</strong>.
Hindi meaning: आपत्तिजनक
Synonyms: Nasty, Obnoxious, Distasteful, Abhorrent, Disagreeable
Antonyms: Pleasant, Delightful, Wholesome, Reputable
Example: The club has an <strong>unsavoury</strong> reputation.
Hindi meaning: संक्षिप्त
Synonyms: Concise, Succinct, Laconic, Pithy
Antonyms: Long-Winded, Verbose, Elaborate, Rambling
Example: Are you feeling any better?’ ‘No!’ was the <strong>terse</strong> reply.


