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1 Backlash (noun)

प्रतिक्रिया

Backlash meaning

A strong negative reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development.

Synonyms: Adverse Reaction, Counteraction, Recoil, Repercussion

Antonyms: Cause, Reason, Basis

Example: The government is facing an angry backlash from voters over the new tax.

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6 Contemptuously (adverb)

तिरस्कारपूर्वक

Contemptuously meaning

In a way that shows that you have no respect for somebody/something.

Synonyms: Scornfully, Disdainfully, Dismissively, Derisively

Antonyms: Respectfully, Admiringly, Courteously, Politely

Example: He contemptuously dismisses his son's work.

7 Fan (verb)

भड़काना

Fan meaning

To make a feeling, an attitude, etc. stronger.

Synonyms: Intensify, Increase, Agitate, Inflame, Fuel

Antonyms: Calm, Placate, Soothe, Pacify

Example: His reluctance to answer her questions simply fanned her curiosity.

8 Tirade (noun)

कठोर समालोचना

Tirade meaning

A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.

Synonyms: Criticism, Diatribe, Harangue, Fulmination

Antonyms: Compliment, Praise, Commendation, Extolment

Example: He launched a bitter tirade against the younger generation.

9 Defy (verb)

उपेक्षा करना, अवहेलना करना

Defy meaning

Openly resist or refuse to obey

Synonyms: Flout, Contravene, Breach, Disregard

Antonyms: Obey, Comply, Yield, Surrender

Example: They believe it is essential to defy convention.

10 Indignation (noun)

रोष, कोप

Indignation meaning

Extreme anger.

Synonyms: Rage, Fury, Wrath, Outrage, Chagrin, Exasperation, Choler

Antonyms: Calmness, Mildness, Delight, Serenity

Example: God's indignation will be visited on sinners.

11 Frenzy (noun)

सनक

Frenzy meaning

A state of great activity and strong emotion that is often violent or frightening and not under control.

Synonyms: Hysteria, Madness, Mania, Insanity

Antonyms: Calmness, Saneness, Harmony

Example: She tore the letter open in a frenzy.

12 Decency (noun)

सत्यपरायणता

Decency meaning

Morally correct behaviour or thinking; righteousness.

Synonyms: Integrity, Probity, Uprightness, Rectitude

Antonyms: Immorality, Infamy, Wickedness, Decadence

Example: Most of them led lives of exemplary moral decency.

13 Grievous (adjective)

प्रबल, भयंकर

Grievous meaning

Outstandingly bad; shocking.

Synonyms: Terrible, Appalling, Egregious, Hideous

Antonyms: Wonderful, Delightful, Marvelous, Fantabulous

Example: He had been the victim of a grievous injustice.

14 Remarkable (adjective)

विलक्षण; अद्भुत

Remarkable meaning

Extremely great in ability or strength.

Synonyms: Extraordinary, Phenomenal, Wonderful.

Antonyms: Average, Usual, Ordinary, Common

Example: His memory was remarkable.

15 Unanimously (adverb)

सर्वसम्मति से

Unanimously meaning

With the agreement of all people involved.

Synonyms: Nem Con, In Unison, With One Accord, All Together

Antonyms: Conflictingly, Contrastingly, Incongruously, Incoherently

Example: He was unanimously elected as President.

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