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1 Converged (verb)

अभिसरण

Converged meaning

The fact that two or more things, ideas, etc. become similar or come together.

Synonyms: Confluence, Merging, Combining, Meeting

Antonyms: Divergence, Inactivity, Stranger, Competition

Example: The convergence of lines in the distance.

2 Protracted (adjective)

दीर्घ

Protracted meaning

Lasting for a long time or made to last longer than necessary.

Synonyms: Continued, Enduring, Extensive, Lengthy

Antonyms: Brief, Short, Little, Sudden

Example: A protracted and bitter dispute.

3 Escalated (verb)

वृद्धि

Escalated meaning

A rapid increase

Synonyms: Acceleration, Growth, Increase, Rise

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminishment, Lower, Fall

Example: Both countries mobilized their armies, but pressure from the international community averted further escalation.

4 Gathered (verb)

इकट्ठा

Gathered 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.

5 Stacked (adjective)

ढेर

Stacked meaning

A pile of things arranged one on top of another.

Synonyms: Bundle, Heap, Mountain, Pyramid

Antonyms: Handful, Spot, Scrap, Taste

Example: A stack of boxes.

6 Desperate (adjective)

निराश

Desperate meaning

Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with.

Synonyms: Despairing, Hopeless, Anguished, Suicidal

Antonyms: Cheerful, Composed, Calm, Fearful

Example: He made a desperate bid/attempt to save his job.

7 Suppressing (verb)

दबा

Suppressing 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.

8 Invading (verb)

आक्रमण

Invading meaning

An instance of invading a country or region with an armed force.

Synonyms: Occupation, Conquering, Capture, Seizure

Antonyms: Obedience, Retreat, Surrender, Withdrawal

Example: Linking climate change and biological invasions: ocean warming facilitates nonindigenous species invasions.

9 Enforcing (verb)

प्रवर्तन

Enforcing meaning

The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

Synonyms: Imposition, Implementation, Application, Administration

Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect

Example: The enforcement of such regulations may be difficult where monitoring is poor or testing is accessed from foreign jurisdictions.

10 Determine (verb)

दृढ़ निश्चय

Determine meaning

The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research.

Synonyms: Assurance, Boldness, Bravery, Conviction

Antonyms: Cowardice, Diffidence, Fear, Idleness

Example: Everyone concerned acted with great courage and determination.

11 Clogged (adjective)

बंद

Clogged meaning

Blocked with an accumulation of thick.

Synonyms: Obstruct, Congest, Jam, Choke

Antonyms: Unplugged, Excavated, Emptied, Unstopped.

Example: The road was clogged with traffic.

12 Drains (verb)

सूखा

Drains 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 Encroachments (noun)

अतिक्रमण

Encroachments meaning

Intrusion on a person's territory, rights, etc.

Synonyms: Inroad, Intrusion, Invasion, Trespass

Antonyms: Give, Ignore, Keep Off

Example: This encroachment on media freedom is not in the public interest.

14 Comprises (verb)

शामिल

Comprises meaning

Be made up of.

Synonyms: Compose, Constitute, Contain, Cover

Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Exclude, Neglect

Example: Each army division comprised 4,500 troops.

15 Pledged (verb)

गिरवी

Pledged meaning

Commit (a person or organization) by a solemn promise.

Synonyms: Guaranteed, Promised, Enforced, Obligated

Antonyms: Break, Disagree, Disavow, Disobey

Example: He called to pledge money to the charity.

16 Nomination (noun)

मनोनीत

Nomination meaning

Propose or formally enter as a candidate for election or for an honour or award.

Synonyms: Approved, Proposed, Suggested, Called

Antonyms: Dismissed, Expelled, Discharged, Fired

Example: We expect the party to nominate him for president.

17 Congested (adjective)

भीड़

Congested meaning

A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.

Synonyms: Crowding, Obstruction, Blockage, Stoppage

Antonyms: Empty, Vacant, Barren, Devoid

Example: This will, it is hoped, take traffic off the roads and help to ease congestion.

18 Collapsed (adjective)

ढह

Collapsed meaning

Having fallen down or given way.

Synonyms: Bankruptcy, Catastrophe, Crash, Debacle

Antonyms: Miracle, Success, Wonder, Creation

Example: Buildings collapsed by an earthquake.

19 Dilapidated (adjective)

पुराना

Dilapidated meaning

(of a building or object) In a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.

Synonyms: Battered, Crumbling, Damaged, Decaying

Antonyms: Good, Healthy, Neat, Repaired

Example: The tank was now rather dilapidated.

20 Revolted (verb)

विद्रोह

Revolted meaning

Take violent action against an established government or ruler.

Synonyms: Disgusted, Repulsed, Sickened, Appalled

Antonyms: Attracted, Pulled, Tempted, Fascinated

Example: She was revolted by the tattoos.

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