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6 Pander (verb)

ख़ुश करना

Pander meaning

Gratify or indulge (an immoral or distasteful desire or taste or a person with such a desire or taste).

Synonyms: Indulge, Satisfy, Comply with, Fulfil

Antonyms: Dissatisfy, Disappoint

Example: The Government should not be pandering to public taste in the arts, but rather driving it.

7 Astonishing (adjective)

आश्चर्यजनक

Astonishing meaning

Extremely surprising or impressive.

Synonyms: Amazing, Astounding, Shocking, Staggering, Stupefying

Antonyms: Dull, Ordinary, Unimpressive, Boring, Unsurprising

Example: I find it absolutely astonishing that you didn't like it.

8 Inimical (adjective)

शत्रुवत

Inimical meaning

Not friendly.

Synonyms: Hostile, Unfriendly, Antagonistic

Antonyms: Friendly, Cordial, Amicable

Example: The police officer had an inimical attitude towards criminals.

9 Stoutly (adverb)

दृढ़तापूर्वक

Stoutly meaning

With courage and determination.

Synonyms: Firmly, Strongly, Vigorously, Boldly

Antonyms: Gently, Weakly

Example: He stoutly persisted in the confession of his faith.

10 Erode (verb)

नष्टकरना

Erode meaning

Gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed.

Synonyms: Wear Away, Destroy, Abrade

Antonyms: Maintain, Save, Conserve, Preserve

Example: This humiliation has eroded what confidence he has.

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