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1 Siege (noun)

घेराबंदी

Siege meaning

A military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling those inside to surrender.

Synonyms: Blockade, Beleaguerment, Encirclement

Example: The well was outside, and no one had thought to supply water before the siege.

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2 Entrench (verb)

मजबूत स्थिति बनाना

Entrench meaning

Establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely.

Synonyms: Settle, Lodge, Install

Antonyms: Remove, Weaken

Example: He is one of the rare authors who can change minds on a subject where opinions are firmly entrenched.

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6 Pertinent (adjective)

उपयुक्त मुनासिब

Pertinent meaning

Appropriate to a particular situation.

Synonyms: Relevant, To the point, Apposite, Appropriate

Antonyms: Irrelevant, Unsuitable, Extraneous, Inappropriate

Example: Please keep your comments pertinent to the topic under discussion.

7 Muster (noun)

जमाव

Muster meaning

A formal gathering of troops, especially for inspection, display, or exercise.

Synonyms: Roll call, Meeting, Gathering

Example: At several musters the troops held contests, running and wrestling but not shooting.

8 Onus (noun)

दायित्व

Onus meaning

The responsibility for something.

Synonyms: Duty, Obligation, Responsibility

Antonyms: Advantage, Benefit, Gain

Example: The onus is on employers to follow health and safety laws.

9 Relentlessly (adverb)

निष्ठुर ढंग से

Relentlessly meaning

In an extreme way that continues without stopping.

Synonyms: Constantly, Continually, Incessantly

Antonyms: Rarely, Infrequently

Example: She has campaigned relentlessly for her husband's release from prison.

10 Combat (verb)

मना करना

Combat meaning

To stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or from getting worse.

Synonyms: Battle Against, Wage War Against, Tackle

Antonyms: Surrender, Accord, Agree

Example: Measures to combat violent crime have been proposed.

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