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1 Condemned (verb)

निंदा

Condemned meaning

Express complete disapproval of

Synonyms: Castigate, Censure, Chide, Criticize

Antonyms: Approve, Compliment, Laud, Praise

Example: We strongly condemn this attack against our allies.

2 Prohibiting (verb)

निषेध

Prohibiting meaning

The action of forbidding something, especially by law.

Synonyms: Banning, Forbidding, Prohibiting, Barring

Antonyms: Freedom, Incitement, Support, Wildness

Example: She has promised to implement prohibition in a phased manner.

3 Imposed (verb)

आरोपित करना

Imposed meaning

To make a law, rule, opinion, etc. be accepted by using your power or authority.

Synonyms: Foist, Force, Thrust, Inflict.

Antonyms: Disorder, Displace, Forge, Overlook.

Example: I don't want them to impose their religious beliefs on my children.

4 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

5 Simultaneous (adjective)

एक साथ

Simultaneous 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.

6 Barricaded (verb)

बाधाना

Barricaded meaning

Block or defend with a barricade.

Synonyms: Blockade, Obstruct, Close Up, Bar

Antonyms: Door, Entrance, Gate, Doorway

Example: The police barricaded the crime scene.

7 Attempt (verb)

प्रयासित

Attempt meaning

Make an effort to achieve or complete (something difficult).

Synonyms: Begun, Initiated, Launched, Started

Antonyms: Dropped, Quit, Gave Up, Quitted

Example: he would not have attempted the life of a friend.

8 Implications (noun)

निहितार्थ

Implications meaning

The effect that something will have on something else in the future.

Synonyms: Suggestion, Inference, Indication, Connotation.

Antonyms: Measurement, Proof, Reality, Truth.

Example: The lecturer made the implication that science was subjective.

9 Restricted (verb)

प्रतिबंध

Restricted meaning

A limiting condition or measure, especially a legal one.

Synonyms: Check, Condition, Constraint, Control

Antonyms: Allowance, Liberation, Permission, Advantage

Example: They placed/imposed restrictions on smoking indoors.

10 Suppression (noun)

दबा

Suppression 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.

11 Monitoring (verb)

नजर रखी

Monitoring meaning

Observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time.

Synonyms: Coordinated, Managed, Organized, Standardized

Antonyms: Indefinite, Unfixed, Confused, Disarranged

Example: We need to monitor the transaction of smaller deals.

12 Drain (verb)

सूखा

Drain meaning

To become empty or dry as liquid flows away and disappears; to make something dry or empty in this way

Synonyms: Depleted, Weary, Beat, Dragging

Antonyms: Energized, Full, Lively, Fill

Example: The blood drained from his face.

13 Contingency (noun)

निर्भर

Contingency meaning

Subject to chance.

Synonyms: Accidental, Fortuitous, Possible, Unforeseen

Antonyms: Predictable, Designed, Essential, Planned

Example: Our plans are contingent on the weather.

14 Inaugurated (verb)

अभिषेक करना

Inaugurated meaning

Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period).

Synonyms: Initiate, Begin, Start, Institute

Antonyms: End, Wind Up, Conclude, Finish

Example: The new President will be inaugurated on January 20.

15 Ensuring (verb)

सुनिश्चित

Ensuring meaning

Make certain that (something) will occur or be the case.

Synonyms: Secure, Guarantee, Warrant, Certify

Antonyms: Hurt, Forget, Ignore, Invalidate.

Example: The company's sole concern is to ensure the safety of its employees.

16 Personnel (noun)

कार्मिक

Personnel meaning

People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service.

Synonyms: Cadre, Crew, Group, Organization

Antonyms: Pull, Attract, Repulsion, Attraction

Example: They've reduced the number of personnel working on the project.

17 Expected (adjective)

अपेक्षित

Expected meaning

Regarded as likely.

Synonyms: Normal, Conventional, Familiar, Habitual

Antonyms: Unannounced, Unheralded, Unpredicted, Unexpected

Example: As expected, the election was very close.

18 Disruption (noun)

बाधित

Disruption meaning

Interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem.

Synonyms: Disturb, Rattle, Agitate, Bollix

Antonyms: Appease, Soothe, Calm, Clear Up

Example: Protesters disrupted the conference.

19 Resident (noun)

निवास स्थान

Resident meaning

A person's home, especially a large and impressive one.

Synonyms: Apartment, Condo, Dwelling, Hall

Antonyms: Business, Industry, Office

Example: He recently ended his residence at the apartment complex.

20 Delegates (noun)

प्रतिनिधि मंडल

Delegates meaning

A body of delegates or representatives

Synonyms: Appointment, Apportioning, Authorization, Charge

Antonyms: Division, Lawlessness, Separation

Example: We sent a delegation of four people to visit their church.

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