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1 Indictment (noun)

अभियोग

Indictment meaning

Something that shows a policy, system, society, etc. is bad or wrong.

Synonyms: Charge, Accusation, Arraignment, Citation

Antonyms: Acquit, Vindicate, Exonerate, Absolve

Example: An indictment was brought against me.

2 Annexed (verb)

राज्य-हरण

Annexed meaning

A formal act whereby a state proclaims its sovereignty over territory hitherto outside its domain.

Synonyms: Incorporation, Takeover, Addition, Appropriation

Antonyms: Decrease, Loss, Subtraction, Detachment

Example: The two annexation ordinances will be considered at tonight's council meeting.

3 Retaliation (noun)

प्रतिकार करना

Retaliation meaning

Make an attack in return for a similar attack.

Synonyms: Reciprocate, Get, Pay, Recompense

Antonyms: Depart, Leave, Lose, Take

Example: The children retaliated by flicking darts or throwing inkwells.

4 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.

5 Dwindling (adjective)

क्षीण होना

Dwindling meaning

Gradually becoming smaller in size or amount, or fewer in number.

Synonyms: Diminishing, Depleting, Reducing, Decreasing

Antonyms: Energized, Refreshed, Increasing, Expanding

Example: Support for the party is dwindling.

6 Interpreted (verb)

व्याख्या

Interpreted meaning

The action of explaining the meaning of something.

Synonyms: Explanation, Elucidation, Expounding, Exposition

Antonyms: Complication, Ignorance, Misconception, Misunderstanding

Example: His interpretation of the music was rather too literal.

7 Intrusion (noun)

अतिक्रमण

Intrusion meaning

Entrance by force or without permission or welcome.

Synonyms: Encroachment, Imposition, Incursion, Interference

Antonyms: Aid, Help, Retreat, Obedience

Example: They claim the noise from the new airport is an intrusion on their lives.

8 Coercive (adjective)

दबाव

Coercive meaning

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

Synonyms: Duress, Intimidation, Persuasion, Bullying

Antonyms: Consent, Agreement, Approval, Permission

Example: It was vital that the elections should be free of coercion or intimidation.

9 Determined (adjective)

दृढ़ निश्चय

Determined 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.

10 Provocation (noun)

उकसावा

Provocation meaning

Action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately.

Synonyms: Affront, Harassment, Indignity, Insult

Antonyms: Normality, Respectful, Despair, Dissuasion

Example: You should stay calm and not respond to provocation.

11 Dominated (verb)

प्रभुत्व वाला

Dominated meaning

Having power and influence over others.

Synonyms: Presiding, Ruling, Governing, Controlling

Antonyms: Auxiliary, Extra, Impotent, Incapable

Example: The ruler was depicted as dominant by his size, costume, and actions.

12 Migrant (noun)

प्रवासी

Migrant meaning

A person who moves from one place to another, especially in order to find work or better living conditions.

Synonyms: Emigrant, Evacuee, Expatriate, Immigrant

Antonyms: Native, Resident, Citizen, Inhabitant

Example: They live in crowded migrant centres up and down the country.

13 Necessitated (verb)

जरूरी

Necessitated meaning

Make (something) necessary as a result or consequence.

Synonyms: Entail, Involve, Demand, Require

Antonyms: Calculate, Check, Delay, Disallow.

Example: Reduction in government spending will necessitate further cuts in public services.

14 Conviction (noun)

दोषसिद्धि

Conviction meaning

A formal declaration by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law that someone is guilty of a criminal offence.

Synonyms: Confidence, Faith, Feeling, Principle

Antonyms: Distrust, Doubt, Disbelief, Unbelief

Example: She had a firm conviction that they would meet again in the hereafter.

15 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.

16 Raising (verb)

उठाना

Raising 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.

17 Appeasing (verb)

शांति

Appeasing meaning

The act of giving the opposing side in an argument or war an advantage that they have demanded, in order to prevent further disagreement.

Synonyms: Mitigation, Moderation, Decrease, Mollification

Antonyms: Discomfort, Unrest, Suffering, Torture

Example: If that is not appeasement, I'd like to know what you call it.

18 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.

19 Hail (noun)

जयजयकार करना

Hail 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?

20 Infiltration (noun)

घुसपैठ

Infiltration meaning

The process of secretly becoming part of a group in order to get information or to influence the way that a group thinks or behaves.

Synonyms: Penetrate, Permeate, Pervade, Access

Antonyms: Detach, Dematerialize, Depart, Exit

Example: Infiltration occurs when surface water enters the soil.

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