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1 Claims (verb)

दावा

Claims meaning

State or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.

Synonyms: Assert, Declare, Profess, Affirm

Antonyms: Disclaim, Answer, Honesty, Truth

Example: The man claimed (that) he was a long-lost relative.

2 Corruption (noun)

भ्रष्‍टाचार

Corruption meaning

Dishonest or immoral behaviour or activities.

Synonyms: Dishonesty, Deceit, Deception, Duplicity.

Antonyms: Honesty, Decency, Goodness, Honor

Example: I deplore the poverty and corruption of my country.

3 Massive (adjective)

बड़ा

Massive meaning

Exceptionally large.

Synonyms: Big, Colossal, Enormous, Extensive

Antonyms: Common, Dwarfed, Inconsequential, Insignificant

Example: The fort had massive walls.

4 Consequences (noun)

प्रभाव

Consequences meaning

A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

Synonyms: Result, Outcome, Sequel, Effect

Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Source, Beginning

Example: The money was of little consequence to Tony.

5 Sought (verb)

तलाश करना

Sought meaning

To try to find or get something.

Synonyms: Search For, Try to Find, Look For.

Antonyms: Unwanted, Unwelcome, Unloved.

Example: No, I sought it out for the copies of his illustrations, not the words others have added.

6 Hailing (verb)

जयजयकार करना

Hailing meaning

To call someone in order to attract their attention.

Synonyms: Beat, Shower, Rain, Fall

Antonyms: Knocking, Slamming, Disparaging, Panning

Example: Shall we hail a taxi?

7 Violence (noun)

हिंसा

Violence meaning

Behaviour involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.

Synonyms: Assault, Attack, Clash, Confusion

Antonyms: Calm, Health, Kindness, Method

Example: They need to learn how to settle their arguments without resorting to violence.

8 Interacted (verb)

बातचीत

Interacted meaning

Act in such a way as to have an effect on each other.

Synonyms: Interrelate, Interchange, Link, Interconnect

Antonyms: Discord, Divorce, Separation.

Example: Dominique's teacher says that she interacts well with the other children.

9 Contrary (adjective)

विपर्यय

Contrary meaning

Opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.

Synonyms: Adverse, Antithetical, Conflicting, Contradictory

Antonyms: Agreeable, Agreeing, Consistent, Friendly

Example: The test will not be easy; on the contrary, it will be very difficult.

10 Propagated (verb)

प्रसारित

Propagated meaning

Spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely.

Synonyms: Spread, Disseminate, Communicate, Promulgate

Antonyms: Decrease, Deplete, Destroy, Diminish

Example: We are discovering new ways to propagate plants without seeds.

11 Escalation (noun)

वृद्धि

Escalation meaning

A rapid increase

Synonyms: Acceleration, Growth, Increase, Rise

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminishment, Lower, Fall

Example: Both countries mobilized their armies, but pressure from the international community averted further escalation.

12 Incidents (noun)

घटनाएं

Incidents meaning

An instance of something happening; an event or occurrence.

Synonyms: Circumstance, Episode, Event, Fact

Antonyms: Cessation, Inaction, Inactivity, Stoppage

Example: Two people were shot yesterday in two separate incidents.

13 Petition (noun)

याचिका

Petition meaning

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

Synonyms: Request, Ask, Call On, Entreat

Antonyms: Refuse, Reject, Dismiss, Disregard

Example: She filed a petition for divorce.

14 Seeking (verb)

मांगना

Seeking meaning

Attempt to find (something).

Synonyms: Explore, Follow, Investigate, Pursue

Antonyms: Ignore, Shun, Answer, Find

Example: The office is seeking a salesperson.

15 Prompting (verb)

प्रेरित किया

Prompting meaning

To move to action.

Synonyms: Cause, Occasion, Elicit, Produce

Antonyms: Deter, Restrain, Slow

Example: The actor had to be prompted by someone who was standing offstage.

16 Simultaneously (adverb)

एक साथ

Simultaneously meaning

At the same time.

Synonyms: Concurrently, Concomitantly, Together, At Once

Antonyms: Singly, Different, Divided, Following.

Example: The work then gets going and several tasks are performed simultaneously.

17 Province (noun)

प्रांत

Province meaning

A principal administrative division of a country or empire.

Synonyms: Territory, Region, State, Department

Antonyms: Avocation, Entertainment, Fun, Recreation

Example: Other provinces have funded various projects over the years.

18 Instances (noun)

उदाहरण

Instances meaning

An example or single occurrence of something.

Synonyms: Detail, Example, Item, Occasion

Antonyms: Disassemble, Disjoin, Break, Allopatry

Example: These delays are just another instance of bureaucratic inefficiency.

19 Contested (verb)

चुनाव लड़ा

Contested meaning

Engage in competition to attain (a position of power).

Synonyms: Debated, Argued, Challenged, Impugned

Antonyms: Agreement, Calm, Peace, Quiet

Example: It will have a contested election for executive director.

20 Agenda (noun)

कार्यसूची

Agenda meaning

A list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting.

Synonyms: Calendar, Plan, Program, Schedule

Antonyms: Impartiality, Neutrality, Objectivity, Disinterest

Example: The committee set the agenda for the next several years of research.

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