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6 Stymie (verb)

बाधाएँ डालना

Stymie meaning

Prevent or hinder the progress of.

Synonyms: Impede, Hinder, Obstruct

Antonyms: Assist, Encourage, Help

Example: The system is also stymied by a reporting loophole.

7 Untenable (adjective)

अरक्षणीय

Untenable meaning

(of a theory, position, etc.) that cannot be defended against attack or criticism.

Synonyms: Indefensible, Unsustainable, Unwarranted

Antonyms: Defensible, Tenable, Defendable

Example: This argument is clearly untenable.

8 Needle (verb)

उकसावा देना

Needle meaning

Provoke or annoy (someone) by continual criticism or questioning.

Synonyms: Provoke, Taunt, Harass, Prick

Antonyms: Praise, Discourage

Example: I just said that to Charlie to needle him.

9 Anarchy (noun)

अशासन

Anarchy meaning

A state of disorder due to absence or non-recognition of authority or other controlling systems.

Synonyms: Lawlessness, Tumult, Misrule, Mayhem

Antonyms: Order, Lawfulness

Example: He must ensure public order in a country threatened with anarchy.

10 Paradoxically (adverb)

विरोधाभासी तरीके से

Paradoxically meaning

In a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory way.

Synonyms: Absurdly, Incongruously, Illogically

Antonyms: Normally, Logically

Example: Each panel has a visual autonomy that, paradoxically, enhances the painting's sense of unity.

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