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1 Purported (adjective)

कथित

Purported meaning

Appearing or stated to be true, though not necessarily so.

Synonyms: So-Called, Stated, Supposed, Averred

Antonyms: Certain, Definite, Sure

Example: He forged documents which purported to show that his companies had vast resources.

2 Conspiracy (noun)

साजिश

Conspiracy meaning

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

Synonyms: Plot, Scheme, Stratagem, Cabal.

Antonyms: Faithfulness, Honesty, Ignorance, Loyalty

Example: Seven men, all from Bristol, admitted conspiracy to commit arson.

3 Erupted (verb)

Erupted meaning

Become active and eject lava, ash, and gases. (फूटना

Synonyms: Appear, Burst, Detonate, Explode

Antonyms: Contain, Restrain, Shut, Implosion

Example: The volcano erupted with tremendous force.

4 Defame (verb)

बदनाम करना

Defame meaning

Damage the good reputation of (someone)

Synonyms: Libel, Slander, Malign, Smear

Antonyms: Absolve, Acquit, Excuse, Dismiss

Example: He says he was defamed by reports that falsely identified him as a former gangster.

5 Smear (verb)

बदनाम करना

Smear meaning

Damage the reputation of (someone) by false accusations.

Synonyms: Sully, Tarnish, Besmirch, Blacken

Antonyms: Clean, Collect, Purify, Honor

Example: The children had smeared peanut butter all over the sofa.

6 Pursuit (noun)

पीछा करना

Pursuit meaning

Follow or chase (someone or something).

Synonyms: Follow, Chase, Hunt, Stalk

Antonyms: Avoid, Flee, Aid, Assist

Example: The criminal is being pursued by police.

7 Dignity (noun)

गरिमा

Dignity meaning

The state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect.

Synonyms: Decency, Decorum, Grace, Grandeur

Antonyms: Dishonor, Evil, Immorality, Indecency

Example: She comported herself with great dignity at her husband's funeral.

8 Molestation (noun)

छेड़छाड़

Molestation meaning

Sexual assault or abuse of a person, especially a child.

Synonyms: Aggravation, Ado, Annoyance, Anxiety

Antonyms: Advantage, Calm, Contentment, Comfort

Example: He was accused of sexually molesting a female colleague.

9 Lodged (adjective)

दर्ज कराई

Lodged meaning

Flattened by wind or rain.

Synonyms: Blocked, Clogged, Swollen, Wedged

Antonyms: Impermanent, Unfixed, Clear, Empty

Example: The workers were lodged in temporary camps.

10 Tampered (verb)

छेड़छाड़

Tampered meaning

To touch or make changes to something that you should not, usually without enough knowledge of how it works or when you are trying to damage it.

Synonyms: Play, Manipulate, Alter, Tinker

Antonyms: Improve, Remain, Fix, Reassure

Example: Someone tampered with the brakes of my car.

11 Contentious (adjective)

विवादास्पद

Contentious meaning

Likely to cause argument.

Synonyms: Antagonistic, Combative, Testy, Argumentative

Antonyms: Unargumentative, Unaggressive, Noncontentious, Unchallengeable

Example: She has some very contentious views on education.

12 Halting (adjective)

लड़खड़ाता

Halting meaning

Slow and hesitant, especially through lack of confidence.

Synonyms: Awkward, Clumsy, Labored, Stumbling

Antonyms: Adroit, Clever, Dexterous, Easy

Example: She answered in a halting voice.

13 Triggered (adjective)

उत्प्रेरित

Triggered meaning

Caused by particular action, process, or situation.

Synonyms: Cause, Generate, Produce, Prompt

Antonyms: Destroy, End, Halt, Prevent

Example: His remarks triggered a public outcry.

14 Delegations (noun)

प्रतिनिधि मंडल

Delegations meaning

The act of empowering to act for another.

Synonyms: Appointment, Apportioning, Authorization, Charge

Antonyms: Division, Lawlessness, Separation

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

15 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.

16 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.

17 Sparked (verb)

चमकना

Sparked meaning

Emit sparks of fire or electricity.

Synonyms: Flash, Gleam, Glimmer, Glint

Antonyms: Calm, Check, Discourage, Halt

Example: The fire is sparking dangerously.

18 Quoted (verb)

दूसरे के शब्‍दों को उद्‌धृत करना

Quoted meaning

To repeat exactly something that somebody else has said or written before.

Synonyms: Recite, Repeat, Say Again, Reproduce

Antonyms: Ignored, Disregarded, Overlooked, Forgot

Example: He began his speech by quoting Shakespeare.

19 Contention (noun)

विवाद

Contention 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.

20 Cautioned (verb)

आगाह

Cautioned meaning

Say something as a warning.

Synonyms: Warned, Advised, Alerted, Informed

Antonyms: Disregard, Ignorance, Indiscretion, Neglect

Example: He cautioned me and let me go.

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