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6 Undermine (verb)

कमज़ोरकरदेना

Undermine meaning

To make something, especially somebody’s confidence or authority, gradually weaker or less effective.

Synonyms: Subvert, Weaken, Impede, Enfeeble

Antonyms: Encourage, Strengthen, Invigorate

Example: This could undermine years of hard work.

7 Ironic (adjective)

मिथ्याभास-संबंधी

Ironic meaning

Happening in a way contrary to what is expected, and typically causing wry amusement because of this.

Synonyms: Paradoxical, Odd, Strange, Peculiar

Antonyms: Congruous, Appropriate

Example: It was ironic that now everybody had plenty of money for food they couldn't obtain it because everything was rationed.

8 Daunting (adjective)

भयभीत करने वाला

Daunting meaning

Making somebody feel nervous and less confident about doing something.

Synonyms: Intimidating, Discouraging, Disheartening, Unnerving

Antonyms: Encouraging, Heartening, Supporting, Reassuring

Example: She has the daunting task of cooking for 20 people every day.

9 Hail (verb)

अभिवादन करना

Hail meaning

Call out to (someone) to attract attention.

Synonyms: Address, Speak to, Call out to

Antonyms: Shun, Ignore

Example: Once a member of our Parish hailed me on the street and invited me to enter his house.

10 Augur (verb)

पूर्वसूचना देना

Augur meaning

(of an event or circumstance) portend a good or bad outcome.

Synonyms: Presage, Bode, Predict

Example: Those events certainly did not augur well for the success of the project.

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