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4 Usurp (verb)

अन्याय से ले लेना

Usurp meaning

To take somebody’s position and/or power without having the right to do this.

Synonyms: Seize, Take Over, Arrogate, Appropriate, Wrest

Antonyms: Give in, Capitulate, Yield, Relent

Example: He attempted to usurp the principal’s authority.

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6 Abomination (noun)

अति घृणा

Abomination meaning

A thing that causes disgust or loathing.

Synonyms: Disgrace, Atrocity, Obscenity, Outrage

Antonyms: Delight, Joy

Example: People of taste in both countries, must be sickened by these abominations.

7 Traverse (verb)

पार जाना

Traverse meaning

Travel across or through.

Synonyms: Cross, Travel over, Pass over, Go across

Antonyms: Go along, Proceed, Go on

Example: The region is traversed by several roads.

8 Squander (verb)

धन लुटाना

Squander meaning

To waste money, time, etc. in a stupid or careless way.

Synonyms: Waste, Misspend, Fritter away, Dissipate

Antonyms: Save, Conserve, Economize, Hoard, Set aside

Example: The team squandered several good scoring chances.

9 Whiff (noun)

झोंका

Whiff meaning

A puff or breath of air or smoke.

Synonyms: Gust, Puff, Blast

Example: The servants disappeared as if they were whiffs of smoke blown away by the wind.

10 Muffle (verb)

आवाज़ दबाना

Muffle meaning

Make (a sound) quieter or less distinct.

Synonyms: Dampen, Deaden, Suppress, Tone down

Antonyms: Increase, Amplify, Enhance

Example: The trade unions fear their voice within the party is being muffled.

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