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6 Telling (adjective)

प्रभावशाली

Telling meaning

Having a strong or important effect.

Synonyms: Effective, Revealing, Significant, Weighty

Antonyms: Ineffective, Unimportant, Unconvincing, Insignificant

Example: These professional hazards have a telling effect on their health conditions.

7 Ulterior (adjective)

छिपा हुआ

Ulterior meaning

Existing beyond what is obvious or admitted.

Synonyms: Undisclosed, Undivulged, Unexpressed

Example: It would be easier to dismiss the whole exercise if there were an obvious ulterior motive.

8 Intimidation (noun)

डराना-धमकाना

Intimidation meaning

The act of frightening or threatening somebody so that they will do what you want.

Synonyms: Terrifying, Frightening, Unnerving, Daunting, Browbeating

Example: Confidence in the strength of their ideas will give people the will to stand up to the threats and intimidation.

9 Barbaric (adjective)

निर्दयता

Barbaric meaning

Uncivilized and uncultured.

Synonyms: Rude, Impolite, Discourteous

Antonyms: Civilized, Sympathetic, Refined

Example: Hunting is a barbaric remnant from our primitive past.

10 Banter (noun)

परिहास

Banter meaning

The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks.

Synonyms: Repartee, Raillery, Sally

Example: They continued their playful banter for a while and then were silent for a long time.

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