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1 Suspension (noun)

निलंबन

Suspension meaning

The action of suspending someone or something or the condition of being suspended.

Synonyms: Adjournment, Interruption, Delay, Stay

Antonyms: Continuation, Resumption, Beginning, Opening

Example: He was angry about his suspension from the team.

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3 Petitions (noun)

याचिका

Petitions meaning

A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority in respect of a particular cause.

Synonyms: Request, Entreat, Implore, Solicit

Antonyms: Maleficence, Non-Involvement, Non-Engagement, Disapproval.

Example: She filed a petition for divorce.

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4 Allege (verb)

आरोपित करना

Allege meaning

Claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.

Synonyms: Claim, Assert, Declare, State.

Antonyms: Deny, Oppose, Contradict, Renounce

Example: He alleged that the mayor has accepted bribes.

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6 Adjournment (noun)

स्थगन

Adjournment meaning

An act or period of adjourning or being adjourned.

Synonyms: Suspension, Discontinuation, Interruption, Postponement

Antonyms: Assemble, Continue, Open, Remain

Example: The chairperson has adjourned the meeting.

7 Embroiled (verb)

झगड़ा

Embroiled meaning

Involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation.

Synonyms: Involve, Entangle, Ensnare, Enmesh.

Antonyms: Aid, Arrange, Assist, Calm.

Example: His stand on this issue has embroiled him in controversy.

8 Bureaucracy (noun)

नौकरशाही

Bureaucracy meaning

A system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

Synonyms: Civil Service, Administration, Government, Directorate

Antonyms: Adhocracy, Nonsupervisory, Nonmanagerial

Example: She has a good grasp of how the bureaucracy works.

9 Impeding (verb)

रोकना

Impeding meaning

Delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them.

Synonyms: Obstruct, Hamper, Delay, Disrupt.

Antonyms: Gone, Past, Distant, Later.

Example: We need to challenge the laws that impede progress.

10 Conspiracy (noun)

साजिश

Conspiracy meaning

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

Synonyms: Plot, Scheme, Stratagem, Cabal.

Antonyms: Faithfulness, Honesty, Ignorance, Loyalty

Example: Seven men, all from Bristol, admitted conspiracy to commit arson.

11 Surveillance (noun)

निगरानी

Surveillance meaning

Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal.

Synonyms: Observation, Scrutiny, Inspection, Monitoring.

Antonyms: Neglect, Carelessness, Ignorance.

Example: The bank robbery was recorded by surveillance video cameras.

12 Withholding (noun)

रोक कर रखना

Withholding meaning

Refusal to give something that is due or desired.

Synonyms: Hold Back, Stop, Retain, Hide.

Antonyms: Release, Relinquish, Accord, Expose

Example: She was accused of withholding evidence.

13 Litigation (noun)

मुकदमे बाजी

Litigation meaning

The process of taking legal action.

Synonyms: Lawsuit, Case, Action, Cause.

Antonyms: Acquittal, Happiness, Peace.

Example: The alleged victims have elected to pursue litigation.

14 Centralised (verb)

केंद्रीकृत

Centralised meaning

Concentrate (control of an activity or organization) under a single authority.

Synonyms: Concentrate, Consolidate, Amalgamate, Condense

Antonyms: Disperse, Devolve, Spread.

Example: All shipping operations have been centralized at the Miami office.

15 Enforcement (noun)

प्रवर्तन

Enforcement meaning

The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

Synonyms: Imposition, Implementation, Application, Administration

Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect

Example: The enforcement of such regulations may be difficult where monitoring is poor or testing is accessed from foreign jurisdictions.

16 Solicitor (noun)

वकील

Solicitor meaning

A member of the legal profession qualified to deal with conveyancing, the drawing up of wills, and other legal matters.

Synonyms: Lawyer, Advocate, Attorney, Legal Practitioner

Antonyms: Advantage, Aid, Help

Example: Her solicitor said she may take legal action.

17 Affidavit (noun)

शपथपत्र

Affidavit meaning

A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.

Synonyms: Oath, Testimony, Affirmation, Sworn Statement.

Antonyms: Break, Condemn, Contradict, Deny.

Example: The individual has provided a written affidavit to a lawyer confirming this.

18 Interception (noun)

पाबंदी

Interception meaning

The action or fact of preventing someone or something from continuing to a destination.

Synonyms: Interference, Stopping, Interfering With, Interposing.

Antonyms: Miss, Drop, Fumble, Release

Example: Detectives have been intercepting her mail.

19 Safeguards (noun)

अल्पसंख्यक वर्ग

Safeguards meaning

A measure taken to protect someone or something or to prevent something undesirable.

Synonyms: Protection, Defence, Guard, Shelter

Antonyms: Defend, Guard, Protect, Shield.

Example: The new law has safeguards to protect the rights of citizens.

20 Scrutinize (verb)

जांचना

Scrutinize meaning

Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

Synonyms: Inspect, Survey, Scan, Study

Antonyms: Forget, Ignore, Neglect, Misunderstand

Example: I closely scrutinized my opponent's every move.

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