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6 Scramble (noun)

धक्कमधक्का करना

Scramble meaning

An eager or uncontrolled and undignified struggle with others to obtain or achieve something.

Synonyms: Tussle, Jostle, Scuffle, Contention

Example: The scramble for rail tickets began today, as eager passengers tried to secure scarce Christmas seats.

7 Hound (verb)

तंग करना

Hound meaning

Harass, persecute, or pursue relentlessly.

Synonyms: Pester, Trouble, Harry

Antonyms: Support, Help

Example: She was hounded by the Italian press.

8 Plunge (verb)

अचानक से गिरना

Plunge meaning

Fall suddenly and uncontrollably.

Synonyms: Crash, Plummet, Tumble, Drop

Antonyms: Soar, Go up, Rise

Example: For him, the country has already plunged into civil war.

9 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.

10 Baffle (verb)

असमंजस में डालना

Baffle meaning

To confuse somebody completely.

Synonyms: Puzzle, Bewilder, Perplex, Mystify

Antonyms: Enlighten, Clear up, Clarify

Example: I’m baffled as to why she hasn’t called me for the help.

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