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6 Baffle (verb)

असमंजस में डालना

Baffle meaning

To confuse somebody completely.

Synonyms: Puzzle, Bewilder, Perplex, Mystify

Antonyms: Enlighten, Clear up, Clarify

Example: I’m baffled as to why she hasn’t called me for the help.

7 Dent (verb)

काटना

Dent meaning

Have an adverse effect on.

Synonyms: Diminish, Weaken, Undermine

Antonyms: Boost, Bulge

Example: DVD sales may already be denting the box office.

8 Jeopardy (noun)

ख़तरा

Jeopardy meaning

Danger of loss, harm, or failure.

Synonyms: Danger, Peril, Hazard

Antonyms: Safety, Protection

Example: All children from marginalised populations face this double jeopardy.

9 Fervour (noun)

उत्साह जोश

Fervour meaning

Intense and passionate feeling.

Synonyms: Passion, Zeal, Arduous, Vehemence, Keenness, Eagerness, Excitement

Antonyms: Lethargy, Apathy, Disinterest, Indifference

Example: He talked with all the fervour of a new convert.

10 Loom (verb)

स ही मंडराना

Loom meaning

(of an event regarded as threatening) seem about to happen.

Synonyms: Brew, Be imminent, Be impending, Be close

Antonyms: Wane, Fall back, Vanish

Example: With the elections looming large, his government is fighting to keep energy prices under control.

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