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6 Liable (adjective)

उत्तरदायी

Liable meaning

Likely to do something.

Synonyms: Accountable, Answerable, Responsible, Prone

Antonyms: Irresponsible, Unaccountable, Unsusceptible, Unlikely

Example: We're all liable to make mistakes when we're tired.

7 Plaintiff (noun)

अभियोक्ता

Plaintiff meaning

A person who makes a formal complaint against somebody in court.

Synonyms: Complainants, Applicants, Litigants, Claimants

Antonyms: Defendants, Suspects, Culprits, Agents

Example: The court upheld the plaintiff’s claim for damages.

8 Hoax (noun)

झांसा

Hoax meaning

An act intended to make somebody believe something that is not true.

Synonyms: Trick, Fraud, Dupe, Swindle

Antonyms: Honest, Original, Genuine, Undeceive

Example: Detectives are still investigating the hoax calls.

9 Punitive (adjective)

दंडात्मक

Punitive meaning

Intended as punishment.

Synonyms: Penal, Vindictive, Punitory, Retributive

Antonyms: Rewarding, Beneficial, Nonpunitive, Acquitting

Example: Punitive action will be taken against the hooligans.

10 Admonish (verb)

फटकारना

Admonish meaning

To tell somebody strongly and clearly that you do not approve of something that they have done.

Synonyms: Reproved, Cautioned, Warned, Rebuked

Antonyms: Praised, Complimented, Lauded, Flattered

Example: She was admonished for chewing gum in class.

11 Commitment (noun)

ज़िम्मेदारी

Commitment meaning

A promise to do something.

Synonyms: Obligations, Dedication, Duty, Loyalty

Antonyms: Break, Denial, Irresponsibility, Disloyalty

Example: I'm not ready to make a long-term commitment.

12 Coax (verb)

फुसलाना

Coax meaning

To persuade somebody to do something by talking to them in a kind and gentle way.

Synonyms: Cajole, Blandish, Persuade, Inveigle

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Allow, Coerce

Example: She coaxed the horse into coming a little closer.

13 Quibble (verb)

बाल की खाल निकालना

Quibble meaning

To argue or complain about a small matter or an unimportant detail.

Synonyms: Cavil, Quiddity, Bicker, Squabble

Antonyms: Agree, Approve, Praise, Honesty

Example: It isn't worth quibbling over such a small amount.

14 Endeavour (noun)

प्रयत्न करना

Endeavour meaning

An attempt to do something, especially something new or difficult.

Synonyms: Effort, Attempt, Strive, Try, Shot

Antonyms: Neglect, Forget, Idle, Ignore

Example: I will Endeavour to arrange it.

15 Cajole (verb)

मनाना-फुसलाना

Cajole meaning

To make somebody do something by talking to them and being very nice to them

Synonyms: Coax, Blandish, Wheedle, Inveigle

Antonyms: Discourage, Force, Repel, Dissuade

Example: He cajoled me into agreeing to do the work.

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