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6 Portend (verb)

पूर्वाभास या पूर्वसूचना देना

Portend meaning

Be a sign or warning that (something, especially something momentous or calamitous) is likely to happen.

Synonyms: Presage, Augur, Foreshadow

Example: The eclipses portend some major events.

7 Vociferous (adjective)

कोलाहलपूर्ण

Vociferous meaning

Expressing or characterized by vehement opinions; loud and forceful.

Synonyms: Vehement, Outspoken, Boisterous

Antonyms: Hushed, Subdued

Example: He was a vociferous opponent of the takeover.

8 Gaze (noun)

टकटकी

Gaze meaning

A steady intent look.

Synonyms: Stare, Gape, Fixed look

Antonyms: Glance, Glimpse

Example: The settlement would be reached somewhere away from the public gaze and media glare.

9 Lull (verb)

शान्त करiना

Lull meaning

To make somebody relaxed and calm.

Synonyms: Assuage, Allay, Alleviate, Pacify, Palliate

Antonyms: Agitate, Excite, Aggravate, Upset

Example: We are lulled into at times a false sense of security and that's not right.

10 Fester (verb)

बुरा होना

Fester meaning

(of a negative feeling or a problem) become worse or more intense, especially through long-term neglect or indifference.

Synonyms: Rankle, Chafe, Brew, Gnaw

Antonyms: Mollify, Pacify, Placate

Example: Instead of talking the matter over with him, she allowed her resentment to fester in her mind.

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