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2 Derogatory (adjective)

अपमान करनेवाला

Derogatory meaning

showing a critical attitude and lack of respect for somebody.

Synonyms: Defamatory, Disparaging, Deprecatory, Slanderous

Antonyms: Complimentary, Appreciative, Flattering, Favorable

Example: She indicated by her tone that this was only her private opinion and in no way derogatory of Colonel Ferguson.

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6 Prejudice (noun)

पक्षपात/पूर्वाग्रह

Prejudice meaning

An unreasonable dislike of or preference.

Synonyms: Bias, Bigotry, Injustice, Racism

Antonyms: Fairness, Impartiality, Tolerance, Assist

Example: Their decision was based on ignorance and prejudice.

7 Tactical (adjective)

रणनीतिक

Tactical meaning

To fix or keep prices, wages, etc. at a particular level.

Synonyms: Politic, Prudent, Diplomatic, Planned

Antonyms: Impolitic, Injudicious, Spontaneous, Imprudent

Example: Public seminars were arranged to discuss the tactical management of the prison service.

8 Dissipate (verb)

अपव्यय करना/अपव्यय होना

Dissipate meaning

to gradually become or make something become weaker until it disappears.

Synonyms: Disperse, Scatter, Dispel, Fritter Away

Antonyms: Collect, Gather, Assemble, Accumulate

Example: Eventually, his anger dissipated.

9 Exacerbate (verb)

बिगाड़ देना

Exacerbate meaning

To make something worse.

Synonyms: Aggravate, Enrage, Provoke, Inflame

Antonyms: Improve, Alleviate, Delight, Appease

Example: His aggressive reaction only exacerbated the situation.

10 Exhort (verb)

परमार्श देना/ समझाना

Exhort meaning

To try hard to persuade somebody to do something.

Synonyms: Urge, Encourage, Persuade, Counsel

Antonyms: Break, Curb, Discourage, Deter

Example: The party leader exhorted his members to start preparing for government.

11 Churn (verb)

मथना

Churn meaning

Moves it about violently.

Synonyms: Agitate, Swirl, Stir Up, Simmer

Antonyms: Calm, Subside

Example: Winds churned the sea to giant waves.

12 Crass (adjective)

बेवकूफ़ी भरा

Crass meaning

Very stupid and showing no sympathy or understanding.

Synonyms: Gross, Insensitive, Mindless, Doltish

Antonyms: Sensitive, Tactful, Intelligent, Civilized

Example: I thought his comments were somewhat crass.

13 Demeanour (noun)

आचरण

Demeanour meaning

The way that somebody looks or behaves.

Synonyms: Conduct, behaviour, carriage, manner, attidute

Antonyms: Misconduct, Misbehaviour

Example: He maintained a professional demeanour throughout.

14 Resentment (noun)

अप्रसन्नता

Resentment meaning

A feeling of bitterness and anger.

Synonyms: Bitterness, Grudge, Rancor, Dissatisfaction, Irritation

Antonyms: Contentment, Love, Joy, Happiness, Pleasure

Example: She could not conceal the deep resentment she felt at the way she had been treated.

15 Bruise (noun)

चोट लगाना

Bruise meaning

A blue, brown or purple mark that appears on the skin after somebody has fallen, been hit, etc.

Synonyms: Wound, Hurt, Injure, Crush

Antonyms: Heal, Cure, Mend

Example: I had only bruised my knee.

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