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Thursday, 14 October 2021

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6 Nudge (verb)

आगेबढना

Nudge meaning

Coax or gently encourage (someone) to do something.

Synonyms: Prompt, Encourage, Coax, Stimulate, Jog

Antonyms: Discourage, Hold back, Restrain, Repress

Example: We have to nudge the politicians in the right direction.

7 Behest (noun)

आदेश

Behest meaning

A person’s orders or command.

Synonyms: Command, Order, Instruction, Control

Antonyms: Suggestion, Recommendation, Proposition

Example: He was merely rebalancing his portfolio, at the behest of his financial adviser.

8 Undermine (verb)

कमज़ोर कर देना

Undermine meaning

To make something, especially somebody’s confidence or authority, gradually weaker or less effective.

Synonyms: Subvert, Weaken, Impede, Enfeeble

Antonyms: Encourage, Strengthen, Invigorate

Example: This could undermine years of hard work.

9 Cloak (noun)

आवरण

Cloak meaning

Something serving to hide or disguise something.

Synonyms: Cover, Shield, Camouflage, Veneer

Example: Preparations had taken place under a cloak of secrecy.

10 Linger (verb)

टिका रहना

Linger meaning

Be slow to disappear or die.

Synonyms: Persist, Continue, Remain

Antonyms: Hasten, Hurry

Example: The tradition seems to linger on.

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