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3 Paradox (noun)

विरोधाभास

Paradox meaning

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

Synonyms: Contradiction, Incongruity, Anomaly

Antonyms: Consistency, Agreement

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

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6 Assuage (verb)

शांत करना कम करना

Assuage meaning

Make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense.

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

Antonyms: Aggravate, Intensify, Agitate, Exacerbate

Example: His reply did little to assuage my suspicions.

7 Impinge (verb)

प्रभाव डालना

Impinge meaning

Have an effect, especially a negative one.

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.

8 Concede (verb)

स्वीकार करना

Concede meaning

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

Synonyms: Acknowledge, Admit, Cede

Antonyms: Deny, Reject, Refuse

Example: He reluctantly conceded me the point.

9 Plausible (adjective)

विश्वसनीय लगने वाला

Plausible meaning

Reasonable and likely to be true.

Synonyms: Credible, Probable, Believable, Reasonable

Antonyms: Fishy, Improbable, Questionable, Dubious

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

10 Impede (verb)

बाधा डालना

Impede meaning

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

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

Antonyms: Facilitate, Assist, Aid, Promote

Example: A number of practical difficulties impeded the process.

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