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1 Disproportionate (adjective)

अनुपातहीन

Disproportionate meaning

To an extent that is too large or too small in comparison with something else.

Synonyms: Extremely, Immensely, Improperly, Inordinately

Antonyms: Balanced, Counterbalanced, Equitable, Moderate

Example: This act was found to be objectionable by some residents who stated that the new seventh district was disproportionately large.

2 Controversy (noun)

विवाद

Controversy meaning

Prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion

Synonyms: Disagreement, Dispute, Argument, Debate

Antonyms: Agreement, Concurrence, Peace, Compliment

Example: The decision aroused much controversy among the students.

3 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.

4 Threatened (verb)

धमकी

Threatened meaning

A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done.

Synonyms: Warning, Ultimatum, Commination, Menaces

Antonyms: Certainty, Safety, Surety.

Example: The country is a great/major/serious threat to world peace.

5 Deliberations (noun)

विस्‍तृत विचार-विमर्श

Deliberations meaning

Discussion or thinking about something in detail.

Synonyms: Thought, Thinking, Consideration, Reflection

Antonyms: Haste, Accidental, Impulsive, Precipitate.

Example: After hours of deliberation, the council came to a decision.

6 Suppressed (verb)

दबा

Suppressed meaning

Forcibly put an end to.

Synonyms: Subdue, Defeat, Conquer, Vanquish

Antonyms: Aid, Allow, Assist, Build Up

Example: He struggled to suppress his feelings of jealousy.

7 Committed (verb)

प्रतिबद्धता

Committed meaning

The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.

Synonyms: Engagement, Guarantee, Need, Pledge

Antonyms: Break, Breach, Irresponsibility, Denial

Example: The church has a commitment to helping the poor.

8 Resignation (noun)

इस्तीफा

Resignation meaning

Leave a job or office

Synonyms: Abandon, Relinquish, Surrender, Waive

Antonyms: Assert, Begin, Claim, Come

Example: The senator was forced to resign his position.

9 Harassment (noun)

उत्पीडन

Harassment meaning

Aggressive pressure or intimidation.

Synonyms: Persecution, Harrying, Pestering, Badgering.

Antonyms: Cooperation, Assistance, Aid, Comfort.

Example: The university condemns all forms of harassment.

10 Prevent (verb)

रोकना

Prevent meaning

Keep (something) from happening.

Synonyms: Avert, Avoid, Bar, Block

Antonyms: Approve, Assist, Continue, Encourage

Example: You can't prevent my leaving.

11 Summoning (verb)

बुलवाना

Summoning meaning

Order (someone) to be present.

Synonyms: Ask, Assemble, Call, Convene

Antonyms: Answer, Cancel, Disperse, Divide

Example: He was incensed and summoned the villagers to appear before him.

12 Convened (verb)

आयोजित करना

Convened meaning

To come together or to bring people together for a meeting, etc.

Synonyms: Summon, Call, Order, Hold.

Antonyms: Disperse, Divide, Scatter, Separate.

Example: We convened at the hotel for a seminar.

13 Interpretation (noun)

व्याख्या

Interpretation meaning

The action of explaining the meaning of something.

Synonyms: Explanation, Elucidation, Expounding, Exposition

Antonyms: Complication, Ignorance, Misconception, Misunderstanding

Example: His interpretation of the music was rather too literal.

14 Adjourning (verb)

स्थगन

Adjourning 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.

15 Raised (verb)

उठाना

Raised meaning

Lift or move to a higher position or level.

Synonyms: Boost, Hike, Increment, Accession

Antonyms: Decrease, Decline, Deduction, Fall

Example: He raised his head and looked around.

16 Legislative (adjective)

विधान मंडल

Legislative meaning

The legislative body of a country or state.

Synonyms: Body, Chamber, House, Parliament

Antonyms: Nonmanagerial, Nonsupervisory, Subordinate, Non-Administrative

Example: They addressed a petition to the legislature.

17 Constitution (adjective)

संवैधानिक

Constitution meaning

Relating to an established set of principles governing a state.

Synonyms: Democratic, Lawful, Legal, Statutory

Antonyms: Illegal, Illegitimate, Illicit, Unlawful

Example: He has a constitutional dislike of controversy.

18 Stipulates (verb)

प्रतिज्ञा करना

Stipulates meaning

Demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of an agreement.

Synonyms: Specify, Demand, Require, Prescribe

Antonyms: Break, Calculate, Confuse, Decline

Example: The cease-fire was stipulated by the treaty.

19 Session (noun)

सत्र

Session meaning

A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.

Synonyms: Meeting, Sitting, Assembly, Conclave

Antonyms: Stagnation, Inactivity, Inertia, Immobility

Example: The court was in session.

20 Perpetually (adverb)

नित्य

Perpetually meaning

Always or very often

Synonyms: Constantly, Endlessly, Always, Forever

Antonyms: Never, Once, Finite, Finished

Example: She seems perpetually to have a mournful look on her face.

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