1 Coup (noun)
शक्ति की जब्ती
A sudden change of government that is illegal and often violent.
Synonyms: Deposition, Overthrow, Seizure of power
Antonyms: Surrender, Liberation
Example: He was overthrown in an army coup.
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1 Coup (noun)
शक्ति की जब्ती
Synonyms: Deposition, Overthrow, Seizure of power
Antonyms: Surrender, Liberation
Example: He was overthrown in an army coup.
2 Amelioration (noun)
उन्नति
Synonyms: Improvement, Advancement. Upgrade, Enhancement
Antonyms: Deterioration, Retreat
Example: Progress brings with it the amelioration of the human condition.
3 Indignation (noun)
क्रोध क्षोभ
Synonyms: Resentment, Disgruntlement, Outrage
Antonyms: Pleasure, Delight, Cheer
Example: The rise in train fares has aroused public indignation.
4 Clampdown (noun)
कठोर नीति
Synonyms: Suppression, Prevention, Stopping
Example: Many of the clubs affected are angry at the sudden clampdown.
5 Denounce (verb)
निंदाकरना
Synonyms: Condemn, Censure, Vilify, Stigmatize
Antonyms: Praise, Approve, Commend
Example: The project was denounced as a scandalous waste of public money.
6 Upper-Hand (noun)
मजबूत स्थिति
Synonyms: Advantage, Superiority, Dominance
Antonyms: Setback, Drawback
Example: He always has to have the upper hand.
7 Elude (verb)
टलना
Synonyms: Evade, Avoid, Get away from, Dodge
Antonyms: Face, Confront
Example: Physical strength is useless without not only a purpose, but also agility and lightening speed in order to elude enemies.
8 Resile (verb)
प्रतिघात करना
Synonyms: Rebound, Ricochet, Be deflected
Antonyms: Stay, Remain
Example: In the instant case both experts resiled from more extreme positions.
9 Conviction (noun)
धारणा
Synonyms: Persuasion, Opinion, Thought
Example: His conviction that the death was no accident was stronger.
10 Woo (verb)
समर्थन माँगना
Synonyms: Pursue, Seek the support of, Try to cultivate
Antonyms: Ignore, Discourage
Example: Political parties have roped in Bollywood stars only to woo the young.
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