1 Transition (verb)
परिवर्तनहोना
To change or to make something change from one state or condition to another.
Synonyms: Undergo, Transform, Change
Antonyms: Stay, Remain, Persist
Example: He transitioned into filmmaking easily.
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1 Transition (verb)
परिवर्तनहोना
Synonyms: Undergo, Transform, Change
Antonyms: Stay, Remain, Persist
Example: He transitioned into filmmaking easily.
2 Pretext (noun)
अपदेश
Synonyms: Excuse, Ostensible reason, Plea, Supposed grounds
Antonyms: Reality, Truth, Fact
Example: The rebels had the perfect pretext for making their move.
3 Layoff (noun)
निकालना
Synonyms: Redundancy, Dismissal, Discharge
Antonyms: Hiring, Employment
Example: Privatisation leads to massive lay-offs and pay cuts for workers.
4 Deplorable (adjective)
निंदनीय
Synonyms: Disgraceful, Shameful, Unworthy
Antonyms: Admirable, Praiseworthy, Laudable
Example: These deplorable conditions existed in military prisons of both sides.
5 Distress (noun)
घोर दरिद्रता
Synonyms: Anguish, Suffering, Pain
Antonyms: Soothe, Comfort, Calm
Example: Caring for people experiencing mental distress is often complex and challenging.
6 Exert (verb)
प्रयास करना
Synonyms: Strive, Endeavour, Do one’s effort
Antonyms: Rest, Relax
Example: He needs to exert himself to try to find an answer.
7 Valorise (verb)
आंकना
Synonyms: Evaluate, Assess, Appraise
Example: The culture valorizes the individual.
8 Arrears (noun)
बक़ाया
Synonyms: Liability, Debt, Dues, Outstanding payment
Antonyms: Credit, Asset, Repayment
Example: Our tenants have fallen into arrears with their rent.
9 Siphon (verb)
निकालना
Synonyms: Extract, Draw off, Remove
Example: He's been siphoning money off the firm.
10 Reinstate (verb)
पुन:स्थापित करना
Synonyms: Restore, Put back, Return to power, Replace
Antonyms: Kill, Destroy
Example: We are reinstating the rights we always claimed we had.
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