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6 Fend (verb)

बचाव करना

Fend meaning

Defend oneself from a blow, attack, or attacker.

Synonyms: Ward off, Resist, Repel, Secure

Antonyms: Attack, Assault, Assail, Smite

Example: I raised myself up on my right arm and fended the bike off.

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 Impart (verb)

दान करना

Impart meaning

To pass information, knowledge, etc. to other people.

Synonyms: Convey, Transmit, Pass on, Give

Antonyms: Keep, Withhold

Example: The teachers imparted a great deal of knowledge to their pupils.

9 Facet (noun)

विशिष्ट पहलू

Facet meaning

A particular part or aspect of something.

Synonyms: Aspect, Feature, Side, Dimension, Factor, Characteristic

Antonyms: Whole, Entire, Total, Full

Example: The report examines every facet of the prison system.

10 Malady (noun)

ख़राबी

Malady meaning

A serious problem.

Synonyms: Ailment, Complaint, Bug

Example: The United States is waking up from a serious malady.

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