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1 Malicious (adjective)

दुर्भावनापूर्ण

Malicious meaning

Characterized by malice.

Synonyms: Spiteful, Malevolent, Hostile, Bitter

Antonyms: Benevolent, Assisting, Decent, Forgiving

Example: The referee said there was no malicious intent.

2 Integrity (noun)

अखंडता

Integrity meaning

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

Synonyms: Honesty, Uprightness, Probity, Rectitude

Antonyms: Deceit, Dishonesty, Corruption, Disgrace

Example: He was a man of integrity.

3 Adhere (verb)

पालन

Adhere meaning

Believe in and follow the practices of.

Synonyms: Comply, Heed, Obey, Observe

Antonyms: Disobey, Ignore, Overlook, Condemn

Example: They will adhere to the terms of the contract.

4 Seized (verb)

अधिकार

Seized meaning

A length of cord or rope used for fastening or tying.

Synonyms: Grab, Grasp, Snatch, Arresting

Antonyms: Free, Give, Let Go, Loose

Example: He seized the chance/initiative/opportunity to present his ideas to his boss.

5 Mandated (verb)

अधिदेश

Mandated meaning

The power that is officially given to a group of people to do something, especially after they have won an election.

Synonyms: Instruction, Directive, Direction, Decree.

Antonyms: Breach, Break, Denial, Question.

Example: Royal mandates must be obeyed.

6 Ambiguity (noun)

अस्पष्टता

Ambiguity meaning

The possibility of being understood in more than one way

Synonyms: Doubt, Uncertainty, Vagueness, Anagram

Antonyms: Certainty, Clarity, Clearness, Definiteness

Example: We wish to remove any ambiguity concerning our demands.

7 Assault (verb)

हमला

Assault meaning

Make a physical attack on.

Synonyms: Aggression, Charge, Incursion, Invasion

Antonyms: Retreat, Decrease, Praise

Example: He was accused of assault.

8 Contended (verb)

विवाद

Contended meaning

Heated disagreement.

Synonyms: Dispute, Disputation, Variance, Hostility

Antonyms: Agreement, Accord, Harmony, Peace.

Example: There has been too much contention in this family in recent years.

9 Expectation (noun)

अपेक्षित

Expectation meaning

Regarded as likely.

Synonyms: Normal, Conventional, Familiar, Habitual

Antonyms: Unannounced, Unheralded, Unpredicted, Unexpected

Example: As expected, the election was very close.

10 Maintained (verb)

अनुरक्षित

Maintained meaning

Cause or enable (a condition or situation) to continue.

Synonyms: Continue, Control, Cultivate, Finance

Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Discontinue, Finish

Example: The king swears he will maintain the laws of God.

11 Destinations (noun)

स्थल

Destinations meaning

The place to which someone or something is going or being sent.

Synonyms: Harbor, Haven, Station, Stop

Antonyms: Beginning, Source, Start

Example: After stopping for lunch, we continued on toward/to our destination.

12 Criticism (noun)

आलोचना

Criticism meaning

What you think is bad about somebody/something.

Synonyms: Censure, Reproval, Condemnation, Denunciation

Antonyms: Approve, Commend, Compliment, Exonerate.

Example: There was much public criticism directed at the senator.

13 Execute (verb)

क्रियान्वयन

Execute meaning

The carrying out of a plan, order, or course of action.

Synonyms: Accomplish, Achieve, Discharge, Effect

Antonyms: Clemency, Commutation, Forbearance, Forgiveness

Example: He was sentenced to execution by firing squad, but given life imprisonment because he had already served 12 years.

14 Proposal (adjective)

प्रस्तावित

Proposal meaning

Put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others.

Synonyms: Expected, Planned, Prospective, Recommended

Antonyms: Answer, Discourage, Dissuade, Ignore

Example: The scientists proposed a new theory.

15 Accused (noun)

आरोपी

Accused meaning

A person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime.

Synonyms: Arraigned, Implicated, Incriminated, Indicted

Antonyms: Acquitted, Clear, Discharged

Example: He was accused of stealing the money.

16 Ensure (verb)

सुनिश्चित

Ensure 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.

17 Subsidies (noun)

अनुवृत्ति

Subsidies meaning

A sum of money granted by the state or a public body to help an industry or business keep the price of a commodity or service low.

Synonyms: Grant, Allotment, Subvention, Appropriation

Antonyms: Forfeit, Hindrance, Injury, Loss

Example: The company received a substantial government subsidy.

18 Aimed (verb)

उद्देश्य

Aimed meaning

Point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target.

Synonyms: Anticipated, Calculated, Designed, Directed

Antonyms: Dislike, Hate, Hatred, Aimlessness

Example: He aimed the gun carefully before shooting.

19 Assure (verb)

आश्वासन

Assure meaning

Tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts.

Synonyms: Encourage, Persuade, Reassure, Satisfy

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Distress

Example: I can assure you that you won't be disappointed.

20 Concluded (verb)

निर्णायक

Concluded meaning

Having or likely to have the effect of proving a case.

Synonyms: Compelling, Convincing, Decisive, Indisputable

Antonyms: Ambiguous, Disputable, Doubtful, Dubious

Example: The data is far from conclusive.

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