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6 Thuggish (adjective)

खूंखार व्यक्ति

Thuggish meaning

Characterized by violent behaviour, especially of a criminal nature.

Synonyms: Barbarian, Uncivilized, Cruel

Example: The sport will always be marred by thuggish fighting.

7 Narcissistic (adjective)

आत्मकामी

Narcissistic meaning

Having or showing an excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one's physical appearance.

Synonyms: Conceited, Egoistic, Self-loving

Antonyms: Self-less, Sacrificing

Example: His narcissistic lover cautions him against his charity towards his neighbours across the hallway.

8 Pomposity (noun)

दिखावा

Pomposity meaning

The fact of showing that you think you are more important than other people, especially by using long and formal words.

Synonyms: Imperiousness, Self-importance, Pretentiousness

Antonyms: Humility, Modesty

Example: We need a disposal service for our collective neuroses, something to clear away the rubbish of our self-regard and pomposity.

9 Stall (verb)

प्रगति को रोकना

Stall meaning

Stop or cause to stop making progress.

Synonyms: Obstruct, Impede, Hinder, Hamper

Antonyms: Promote, Encourage

Example: The government has stalled the much-needed project.

10 Coercion (noun)

ज़बरदस्ती

Coercion meaning

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

Synonyms: Compulsion, Force, Oppression, Insistence

Antonyms: Consent, Approval

Example: Our problem cannot be solved by any form of coercion but only by agreement.

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