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1 Negotiated (verb)

बातचीत

Negotiated meaning

Obtain or bring about by discussion.

Synonyms: Mediation, Settlement, Arrangement, Deal

Antonyms: Confuse, Contend, Disagree, Mix Up

Example: The customer wanted to negotiate over the price.

2 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.

3 Procurement (noun)

वसूली

Procurement meaning

The action of obtaining or procuring something.

Synonyms: Acquisition, Ownership, Accession, Possession

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Fail, Forfeit

Example: Laws will simplify procurement in the public sector.

4 Endurance (noun)

टिकाऊ

Endurance meaning

Lasting over a period of time.

Synonyms: Brave, Encounter, Experience, Face

Antonyms: Disallow, Halt, Hide, Refuse

Example: I shall be left with many enduring memories of the time I spent in India.

5 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.

6 Intimidation (noun)

धमकी

Intimidation meaning

The action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated.

Synonyms: Frightening, Menacing, Terrifying, Scaring.

Antonyms: Assure, Calm, Comfort, Embolden.

Example: He tries to intimidate his opponents.

7 Prohibit (verb)

निषेध

Prohibit 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.

8 Invoked (verb)

आह्वान

Invoked meaning

Call on (a deity or spirit) in prayer, as a witness, or for inspiration.

Synonyms: Appeal To, Conjure, Adjure, Beg

Antonyms: Answer, Give, Reply

Example: He invoked his Fifth Amendment privileges.

9 Criticizing (verb)

आलोचना

Criticizing meaning

Indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way.

Synonyms: Blame, Blast, Castigate, Censure

Antonyms: Approve, Commend, Compliment, Exonerate

Example: His boss criticized him for his sloppy work habits.

10 Delegations (noun)

प्रतिनिधि मंडल

Delegations 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.

11 Praise (verb)

प्रशस्त

Praise meaning

Express warm approval or admiration of.

Synonyms: Exalted, Aided, Blessed, Celebrated

Antonyms: Criticize, Condemn, Blame, Censure

Example: He should be praised for his honesty.

12 Urged (verb)

आग्रह

Urged meaning

The action of urging someone to do something.

Synonyms: Appetite, Compulsion, Craving, Impulse

Antonyms: Disgust, Dislike, Distaste, Hate

Example: I can never resist the urge to laugh.

13 Raised (adjective)

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.

14 Vowed (verb)

शपथ

Vowed meaning

Solemnly promise to do a specified thing.

Synonyms: Swear, Pledge, Promise, Affirm

Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Break, Breach

Example: From that day on, she vowed never to trust him again.

15 Impose (verb)

आरोपित करना

Impose 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.

16 Comprising (verb)

शामिल

Comprising meaning

Be made up of.

Synonyms: Compose, Constitute, Contain, Cover

Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Exclude, Neglect

Example: Each army division comprised 4,500 troops.

17 Hails (verb)

जयजयकार करना

Hails 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?

18 Expressed (verb)

व्यक्त

Expressed meaning

To show something such as a feeling or an opinion by words or actions

Synonyms: Communicate, Convey, Indicate, Show

Antonyms: Suppress, Restrict, Restrain, Stifle

Example: He expressed an interest in the product.

19 Grievance (noun)

शिकायत

Grievance meaning

A real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment.

Synonyms: Grief, Hardship, Injustice, Objection

Antonyms: Delight, Happiness, Joy, Advantage

Example: He has a deep sense of grievance against his former employer.

20 Extended (adjective)

विस्तारित

Extended meaning

Made larger.

Synonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Increase, Lengthen

Antonyms: Reduce, Shrink, Narrow

Example: He extended a hand in greeting.

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