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1 Subvert (verb)

नष्ट कर दना

Subvert meaning

Undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution).

Synonyms: Corrupt, Debase, Overthrow, Pervert

Antonyms: Aid, Help, Improve, Purify

Example: The rebel army is attempting to subvert the government.

2 Deceptive (adjective)

कपटी

Deceptive meaning

Giving an appearance or impression different from the true one.

Synonyms: Ambiguous, Deceitful, Disingenuous, False

Antonyms: Frank, Genuine, Honest, Open

Example: The appearance of the depth of the water may be deceptive.

3 Analyzed (verb)

विश्लेषण

Analyzed meaning

To study or examine something in detail in order to discover or understand more about it.

Synonyms: Inquiry, Investigation, Reasoning, Scrutiny

Antonyms: Connection, Juncture, Unification, Unity

Example: A scientific analysis of the data makes a chemical analysis of the soil.

4 Instances (noun)

उदाहरण

Instances meaning

An example or single occurrence of something.

Synonyms: Detail, Example, Item, Occasion

Antonyms: Disassemble, Disjoin, Break

Example: These delays are just another instance of bureaucratic inefficiency.

5 Merge (verb)

विलीन

Merge meaning

Combine or cause to combine to form a single entity.

Synonyms: Absorb, Blend, Combine, Consolidate

Antonyms: Disperse, Divide, Part, Separate

Example: The two companies merged in 2006.

6 Manipulate (verb)

चालाकी

Manipulate meaning

To control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly.

Synonyms: Shape, Exploit, Maneuvers, Deceive

Antonyms: Destroy, Idle, Leave Alone

Example: Even I would fall to his manipulation, if he were to use it on me.

7 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.

8 Gradually (adverb)

धीरे-धीरे

Gradually meaning

Moving, changing, or developing by fine or often imperceptible degrees.

Synonyms: Constantly, Continuously, Deliberately, Gently

Antonyms: Abruptly, Fastly, Intermittently, Suddenly

Example: The beach slopes gradually down to the sea.

9 Recurring (adjective)

पुनरावृत्त होना

Recurring meaning

To happen again or many times.

Synonyms: Constant, Continual, Incurable, Persistent

Antonyms: Ceasing, Ending, Halting, Intermittent

Example: Francis suffered all his life from a recurring nightmare that he was trapped in a falling house.

10 Retaining (verb)

बनाए रखा

Retaining meaning

Continue to have (something)

Synonyms: Absorb, Contain, Enjoy, Maintain

Antonyms: Abandon, Desert, Disperse, Dispossess

Example: She has lost her battle to retain control of the company.

11 Assuming (verb)

मान लेना

Assuming meaning

Supposed to be the case, without proof.

Synonyms: Accept, Conclude, Consider, Estimate

Antonyms: Abstain, Forget, Ignore, Neglect

Example: I assumed he was coming, so I was surprised when he didn't show up.

12 Described (verb)

वर्णित

Described meaning

Give a detailed account in words of.

Synonyms: Portray, Define, Detail, Express

Antonyms: Confuse, Distort, Suppress, Twisted

Example: He described his experiences in a letter to his parents.

13 Resisted (verb)

विरोध

Resisted meaning

To fight against something or someone that is attacking you.

Synonyms: Abide, Combat, Confront, Continue

Antonyms: Accept, Encourage, Allow, Assist

Example: I couldn't resist taking a look.

14 Concessions (noun)

रिआयत

Concessions meaning

Something that you agree to do in order to end an argument.

Synonyms: Negotiation, Compromise, Consensus, Agreement

Antonyms: Disavowal, Denial, Rejection, Repudiation

Example: They made no concessions to the enemy side.

15 Forged (verb)

बनाना

Forged meaning

To make or produce something, especially with some difficulty.

Synonyms: Developed, Created, Crafted, Constructed

Antonyms: Destroyed, Dismantled, Demolished, Razed

Example: The pair forged a formidable alliance.

16 Fortified (adjective)

मज़बूत

Fortified meaning

Provided with defensive works as protection against attack.

Synonyms: Secure, Protect, Surround, Reinforce

Antonyms: Weaken, Loosen, Neglect, Decrease.

Example: They hurriedly fortified the village with barricades of carts.

17 Restrictions (noun)

प्रतिबंध

Restrictions meaning

A limiting condition or measure, especially a legal one.

Synonyms: Check, Condition, Constraint, Control

Antonyms: Allowance, Liberation, Permission, Advantage

Example: They placed/imposed restrictions on smoking indoors.

18 Ostracized (verb)

बहिष्कृत

Ostracized meaning

Exclude from a society or group.

Synonyms: Blacklist, Exclude, Expel, Shun

Antonyms: Admit, Allow, Include, Permit

Example: He was ostracized by the local community.

19 Sparred (verb)

विवाद करना

Sparred meaning

Engage in a practice fight or heated argument.

Synonyms: Argue, Fight, Quarrel, Dispute

Antonyms: Agree, Concur, Harmonize, Cooperate

Example: The two politicians sparred over the new policy during the debate.

20 Comprehensive (adjective)

विस्तृत

Comprehensive meaning

Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.

Synonyms: Broad, Complete, Encyclopedic, Exhaustive

Antonyms: Empty, Incomplete, Limited, Narrow

Example: The Rough Guide to Nepal is a comprehensive guide to the region.

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