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6 Dismay (noun)

व्याकुलता

Dismay meaning

Concern and distress caused by something unexpected.

Synonyms: Distress, Anxiety, Trepidation

Antonyms: Soothe, Assurance

Example: Concern and distress caused by something unexpected.

7 Reparation (noun)

क्षतिपूर्ति

Reparation meaning

The action of making amends for a wrong one has done, by providing payment or other assistance to those who have been wronged.

Synonyms: Amends, Restitution, Indemnity

Antonyms: Penalty, Loss

Example: The courts required a convicted offender to make financial reparation to his victim.

8 Devolve (verb)

सौंपना

Devolve meaning

Transfer or delegate (power) to a lower level, especially from central government to local or regional administration.

Synonyms: Delegate, Pass down, Hand down

Antonyms: Keep, Hold

Example: The central government devolved most tax-raising powers to the regional authorities.

9 Ratchet (verb)

प्रगति करना

Ratchet meaning

To increase, or make something increase, repeatedly and by small amounts.

Synonyms: Progress, Go on, Develop

Antonyms: Decline, Decrease

Example: Overuse of credit cards has ratcheted up consumer debt to unacceptable levels.

10 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.

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