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1 Seized (verb)

अधिकार

Seized meaning

A length of cord or rope used for fastening or tying.

Synonyms: Grab, Grasp, Snatch, Arresting

Antonyms: Free, Give, Let Go, Loose

Example: He seized the chance/initiative/opportunity to present his ideas to his boss.

2 Truce (noun)

युद्धविराम संधि

Truce meaning

An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a certain time.

Synonyms: Accord, Agreement, Amnesty, Armistice

Antonyms: Continuation, Disagreement, Persistence, War

Example: We agreed to call a truce.

3 Contends (noun)

विवाद

Contends meaning

Heated disagreement.

Synonyms: Dispute, Argue, Confront, Oppose

Antonyms: Agree, Accord, Harmony, Peace

Example: There has been too much contention in this family in recent years.

4 Discourage (verb)

हतोसात्हि

Discourage meaning

Having lost confidence or enthusiasm.

Synonyms: Alarm, Bother, Confuse, Dampen

Antonyms: Assure, Calm, Comfort, Encourage

Example: We were discouraged by their lack of enthusiasm.

5 Demolished (verb)

ध्वस्त

Demolished meaning

Pull or knock down (a building).

Synonyms: Busted, Collapsed, Cracked, Crumbled

Antonyms: Build, Construct, Mend, Produce

Example: The old factory was demolished to make way for a new parking lot.

6 Breaching (verb)

उल्लंघन

Breaching meaning

Make a gap in and break through (a wall, barrier, or defence).

Synonyms: Violating, Breaking, Contravening, Offending

Antonyms: Following, Observing, Obeying, Serving

Example: He claims that the city breached an agreement by selling the property.

7 Subsequently (adverb)

तत्पश्चात्

Subsequently meaning

After a particular thing has happened.

Synonyms: Afterwards, Finally, Later, Latterly

Antonyms: Earlier, Former, Prior, Previous

Example: I heard subsequently that she had left.

8 Assumed (verb)

मान लेना

Assumed 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.

9 Stumbling (verb)

ठोकर खाना

Stumbling meaning

Tripping or losing balance while walking or running.

Synonyms: Tripping, Faltering, Hesitating, Staggering

Antonyms: Steadying, Balancing, Gliding, Stabilizing

Example: She was stumbling over her words during the presentation because she was nervous.

10 Accentuated (verb)

ज़्यादा उभारना

Accentuated meaning

Made more noticeable or prominent.

Synonyms: Emphasized, Highlighted, Stressed, Underlined

Antonyms: Minimized, Downplayed, Diminished, Lessened

Example: The artist accentuated the bright colors in the painting to make it more vibrant.

11 Occurred (verb)

घटित हुआ

Occurred meaning

Having happened or taken place.

Synonyms: Appear, Arise, Develop, Ensue

Antonyms: Hide, Precede, Stop

Example: The accident occurred at dawn.

12 Sustained (adjective)

निरंतरता

Sustained meaning

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

Synonyms: Continuous, Viable, Feasible, Unceasing

Antonyms: Untenable, Tiring, Unendurable, Unsuitable

Example: Environmental sustainability is high in its goals.

13 Consume (verb)

उपभोग

Consume meaning

The action of using up a resource.

Synonyms: Absorb, Deplete, Devour, Dominate

Antonyms: Fill, Save, Appear, Create

Example: Most of the wine was unfit for human consumption.

14 Deteriorate (verb)

बिगड़ती

Deteriorate meaning

Becoming progressively worse.

Synonyms: Worsen, Decline, Degenerate, Collapse

Antonyms: Improve, Compliment, Elevate, Grow

Example: She was taken into hospital last week when her condition suddenly deteriorated.

15 Reiterating (verb)

दोहराया

Reiterating meaning

Say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.

Synonyms: Repeat, Restate, Retell, Echo

Antonyms: Differ, Oppose, Reverse.

Example: The government has reiterated its refusal to compromise with terrorists.

16 Speculation (noun)

अनुमान

Speculation meaning

The activity of guessing possible answers to a question without having enough information to be certain

Synonyms: Belief, Conjecture, Opinion, Thought

Antonyms: Reality, Truth, Disdain, Disregard

Example: This is pure speculation on my part.

17 Freak (adjective)

Freak meaning

Highly unusual or irregular. (बहुत असामान्य).

Synonyms: Bizarre, Abnormal, Strange, Unusual.

Antonyms: Normal, Regular, Ordinary.

Example: A freak storm appeared out of nowhere.

18 Corroborated (verb)

पुष्टि करना

Corroborated meaning

To confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.

Synonyms: Confirm, Validate, Substantiate, Support

Antonyms: Disprove, Refute, Contradict, Deny

Example: The witness's testimony corroborated the defendant's alibi.

19 Inebriated (adjective)

नशे में

Inebriated meaning

Drunk or intoxicated.

Synonyms: Intoxicated, Drunk, Tipsy, Under the influence

Antonyms: Sober, Clear-headed, Abstinent, Temperate

Example: He was so inebriated that he couldn't walk straight.

20 Staggering (verb)

लड़खड़ाना

Staggering meaning

To walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.

Synonyms: Wobble, Lurch, Sway, Reel

Antonyms: Steady, Walk straight, March

Example: After drinking too much, he was staggering down the street.

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