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1 Persuaded (verb)

राजी

Persuaded meaning

Induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument.

Synonyms: Advise, Assure, Influence, Prompt

Antonyms: Deter, Discourage, Dissuade, Unsell

Example: It wasn't easy, but I persuaded him to do the right thing.

2 Suspicion (noun)

संदेह

Suspicion meaning

A feeling or thought that something is possible, likely, or true.

Synonyms: Conjecture, Cynicism, Distrust, Impression

Antonyms: Belief, Certainty, Confidence, Faith

Example: There has long been a suspicion that the painting is a fake.

3 Detained (verb)

नजरबंद

Detained meaning

To force someone officially to stay in a place

Synonyms: Circumscribed, Cramped, Imprisoned, Restrained

Antonyms: Healthy, Well, Free, Liberated

Example: They were detained by the police for questioning.

4 Scattered (adjective)

फैला हुआ

Scattered meaning

Spread over a large area or happening several times during a period of time.

Synonyms: Dispersed, Distributed, Sprinkled, Diffuse

Antonyms: Connected, Together, United, Assembled

Example: Books were scattered all round the room.

5 Dispersed (verb)

बिखेरना

Dispersed meaning

To separate and go in different directions.

Synonyms: Circulate, Diffuse, Disappear, Disband

Antonyms: Appear, Arrive, Collect, Gather

Example: The police used tear gas to disperse protestors.

6 Existence (noun)

अस्तित्व

Existence meaning

The fact or state of living or having objective reality.

Synonyms: Alive, Existing, Extant, Existent

Antonyms: Nonexistence, Nothingness, Absence, Unreality

Example: The existence of such powers did not deprive such agreements of their utility.

7 Boycotting (verb)

बहिष्कार करना

Boycotting meaning

Withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest.

Synonyms: Snub, Avoid, Spurn, Shun

Antonyms: Support, Accept, Allow, Approve

Example: They boycotted the city's bus system.

8 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.

9 Consent (noun)

अनुमति

Consent meaning

Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.

Synonyms: Acquiescence, Approval, Assent, Authorization

Antonyms: Denial, Disagreement, Disapproval, Dissent

Example: He was reluctant at first but finally consented.

10 Overwhelming (adjective)

ज़बर्दस्त

Overwhelming meaning

Very great in amount.

Synonyms: Amazing, Astounding, Crushing, Devastating

Antonyms: Resistible, Temperate, Superficial, Moderate

Example: She felt an overwhelming desire to have another child.

11 Interrogations (noun)

पूछताछ

Interrogations meaning

A process of asking someone a lot of questions for a long time in order to get information, sometimes using threats or violence.

Synonyms: Examine, Grill, Investigate, Query

Antonyms: Answer, Reply, Disregard, Unconcern

Example: One by one they were taken for interrogation.

12 Aggressive (adjective)

आक्रामक

Aggressive meaning

Ready or likely to attack or confront.

Synonyms: Combative, Contentious, Destructive, Intrusive

Antonyms: Calm, Complaisant, Easygoing, Laid-Back

Example: He started to get aggressive and began to shout.

13 Confrontation (noun)

सामना होना

Confrontation meaning

Come face to face with (someone) with hostile or argumentative intent.

Synonyms: Accost, Defy, Encounter, Meet

Antonyms: Avoid, Dodge, Evade, Surrender

Example: They confronted the invaders at the shore.

14 Obligation (noun)

बाध्य

Obligation meaning

Require or compel (someone) to undertake a legal or moral duty.

Synonyms: Oblige, Compel, Commit, Bind

Antonyms: Faltering, Hesitant, Indecisive, Irresolute

Example: You are legally obligated to repay the loan.

15 Committed (adjective)

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.

16 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.

17 Sweeping (adjective)

विस्तृत

Sweeping meaning

Wide in range or effect.

Synonyms: Broad, Comprehensive, Exhaustive, Extensive

Antonyms: Narrow, Partial, Restricted, Superficial

Example: He dismissed the idea with a sweeping motion of his arm.

18 Sustained (adjective)

निरंतरता

Sustained meaning

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

Synonyms: Continuous, Viable, Feasible, Unceasing

Antonyms: Untenable, Tiring, Unendurable, Unsuitable

Example: Environmental sustainability is high in its goals.

19 Gathering (noun)

इकट्ठा

Gathering meaning

To come or be brought together in a group.

Synonyms: Congregate, Convene, Assemble, Meet

Antonyms: Cancel, Disperse, Dissemble, Divide

Example: I gathered my hair up in a bun.

20 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.

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