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1 Hindered (verb)

बाधा

Hindered meaning

A thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone.

Synonyms: Impediment, Obstacle, Barrier, Obstruction

Antonyms: Advantage, Aid, Assistance, Benefit

Example: I'm afraid you're more of a hindrance to me than a help at this point.

2 Impact (noun)

प्रभाव

Impact meaning

The action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.

Synonyms: Collision, Crash, Smash, Clash

Antonyms: Avoidance, Failure, Loss, Praise

Example: We need to be concerned about the environmental impacts of all this construction.

3 Encourage (verb)

प्रोत्साहित करना

Encourage meaning

Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).

Synonyms: Embolden, Inspire, Reassure, Restore

Antonyms: Discourage, Dishearten, Dissuade, Hurt

Example: The intention is to encourage new writing talent.

4 Exemption (noun)

छूट प्राप्त

Exemption meaning

To say officially that somebody does not have to do something or pay for something

Synonyms: Immune, Absolved, Cleared, Discharged

Antonyms: Hindered, Prevented, Accountable, Answerable

Example: A tax-exempt savings plan.

5 Volatility (noun)

अस्थिरता

Volatility meaning

Likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly.

Synonyms: Arbitrariness, Fickleness, Unpredictability, Eccentricity

Antonyms: Reasonableness, Practicality, Stability, Inflexibility

Example: They both reduce market risk and volatility and increase long-run average returns to producers.

6 Detection (noun)

पता लगाना

Detection meaning

Discover or identify the presence or existence of.

Synonyms: Disclosed, Exposed, Identified, Invented

Antonyms: Hidden, Lost, Unfound

Example: The test is used to detect the presence of alcohol in the blood.

7 Compliance (noun)

अनुपालन

Compliance meaning

The act of obeying a law or rule, especially one that controls a particular industry or type of work.

Synonyms: Adherence, Conformance, Conformity, Observation

Antonyms: Defiance, Disobedience, Intractability, Recalcitrance

Example: We monitor firms to ensure compliance with the law.

8 Curbing (verb)

नियंत्रण

Curbing meaning

A check or restraint on something.

Synonyms: Restraint, Restriction, Check, Brake

Antonyms: Loosen, Liberate, Unleash, Express

Example: He called for energy consumption to be curbed.

9 Significant (adjective)

काफी

Significant meaning

In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention.

Synonyms: Notably, Remarkably, Importantly, Seriously

Antonyms: Slightly, Doubtfully, Apparently, Superficially

Example: Another store sold the game for a significantly lower price.

10 Escalating (adjective)

वृद्धि

Escalating 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.

11 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.

12 Fatalities (noun)

विपत्ति

Fatalities meaning

The quality of being able to cause death or fatal disasters.

Synonyms: Accident, Casualty, Disaster, Mortality

Antonyms: Birth, Genesis, Arrival, Victor

Example: A sense of fatality gripped her.

13 Claimed (verb)

दावा

Claimed meaning

State or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.

Synonyms: Assert, Declare, Profess, Affirm

Antonyms: Disclaim, Answer, Honesty, Truth

Example: The man claimed (that) he was a long-lost relative.

14 Wounded (adjective)

घायल

Wounded meaning

Causing physical injury.

Synonyms: Injure, Hurt, Damage, Harm

Antonyms: Mild, Nice, Complimentary, Flattering

Example: She suffered a knife wound to her thigh.

15 Invaded (verb)

आक्रमण

Invaded 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.

16 Aggression (noun)

आक्रामक

Aggression 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.

17 Determination (noun)

दृढ़ निश्चय

Determination 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.

18 Hesitate (verb)

संकोच करना

Hesitate meaning

To pause before you do or say something, often because you are uncertain or nervous about it.

Synonyms: Balk, Dither, Falter, Pause

Antonyms: Continue, Persist, Advance, Agree

Example: He hesitated about accepting the job.

19 Allies (noun)

मित्र-राष्ट्र

Allies meaning

A state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose.

Synonyms: Associate, Colleague, Friend, Partner

Antonyms: Antagonist, Detractor, Enemy, Foe

Example: India and its Asian allies.

20 Solidarity (noun)

एकजुटता

Solidarity meaning

Agreement between and support for the members of a group, especially a political group.

Synonyms: Agreement, Consensus, Harmony, Support

Antonyms: Hatred, Hostility, Antagonism, Enmity

Example: More shows of solidarity like this will boost the strikers.

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