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6 Impede (verb)

बाधित करना

Impede meaning

To delay or stop the progress of something.

Synonyms: Disprove, Contradict, Negate, Falsify

Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Help, Encourage

Example: Work on the building was impeded by severe weather.

7 Drastic (adjective)

उग्र

Drastic meaning

Extreme in a way that has a sudden, serious or violent effect on something.

Synonyms: Radical, Harsh, Dire, Severe

Antonyms: Calm, Nice, Mild, Easy

Example: The government is threatening to take drastic action.

8 Intrusion (noun)

घुसपैठ

Intrusion meaning

Something that affects a situation or people’s lives in a way that they do not want.

Synonyms: Encroachment, Invasion, Incursion, Infringement

Antonyms: Withdrawal, Obey, Obedience

Example: I hope you don't mind this intrusion.

9 Stagnant (adjective)

गतिहीन

Stagnant meaning

Little activity or change.

Synonyms: Static, Inactive, Motionless, Dormant

Antonyms: Active, Moving, Flowing, Busy

Example: He is seeking advice on how to revive the stagnant economy.

10 Distorted (adjective)

विरूपित

Distorted meaning

Pulled out of shape so that it looks strange.

Synonyms: Deformed, Twisted, Contorted, Misshapen

Antonyms: Straight, Shapely, Perfect, Accurate

Example: The song features lots of crazy distorted guitar.

11 Spurious (adjective)

नक़ली

Spurious meaning

False, although seeming to be real or true.

Synonyms: False, Bogus, Fake, Counterfeit

Antonyms: Real, Genuine, Authentic, True

Example: He had managed to create the entirely spurious impression that the company was thriving.

12 Cling (adjective)

चिपकना

Cling meaning

Needing another person too much.

Synonyms: Sticky, Adhering, Dependent, Indigent

Antonyms: Opponent, Antagonist, Enemy

Example: He has a clinging child.

13 Tragedy (noun)

दुःखद वाकया

Tragedy meaning

A very sad event or situation.

Synonyms: Disaster, Calamity, Mishap, Adversity

Antonyms: Fortune, Success, Comedy, Victory

Example: It's a tragedy that she died so young.

14 Patronage (noun)

संरक्षण

Patronage meaning

The support given by a patron.

Synonyms: Assistance, Aid, Support, Encouragement

Antonyms: Blockage, Hindrance, Opposition, Obstruction

Example: The arts could no longer depend on private patronage.

15 Comical (adjective)

हास्यपूर्ण

Comical meaning

Funny, especially because it is strange or silly.

Synonyms: Funny, Laughable, Humorous, Ludicrous

Antonyms: Unfunny, Tragic, Sad, Serious

Example: He is a slightly comical figure.

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