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1 Criticize (verb)

आलोचना

Criticize meaning

Indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way.

Synonyms: Blame, Blast, Castigate, Censure

Antonyms: Approve, Commend, Compliment, Exonerate

Example: His boss criticized him for his sloppy work habits.

2 Extended (adjective)

विस्तारित

Extended meaning

Made larger.

Synonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Increase, Lengthen

Antonyms: Reduce, Shrink, Narrow

Example: He extended a hand in greeting.

3 Abolished (verb)

समाप्त करना

Abolished meaning

Formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution).

Synonyms: Broken, Demolished, Devastated, Ravaged

Antonyms: Fixed, Repaired, Sober, Successful

Example: He is in favor of abolishing the death penalty.

4 Certain (adjective)

ज़रूर

Certain meaning

Without doubt.

Synonyms: Absolutely, Assuredly, Exactly, Surely

Antonyms: Doubtfully, Questionably, Dubiously, Equivocally

Example: She certainly has a lot of talent.

5 Regulations (noun)

नियमों

Regulations meaning

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

Synonyms: Ruling, Order, Directive, Act

Antonyms: Deregulation, Disorganization, Lawlessness, Mismanagement

Example: Under pressure from the American government, Fiat and other manufacturers obeyed the new safety regulations.

6 Expressed (verb)

व्यक्त

Expressed meaning

To show something such as a feeling or an opinion by words or actions

Synonyms: Communicate, Convey, Indicate, Show

Antonyms: Suppress, Restrict, Restrain, Stifle

Example: He expressed an interest in the product.

7 Repatriated (verb)

स्वदेश लौटाना

Repatriated meaning

To send someone back to their own country.

Synonyms: Return, Send back, Deport, Restore

Antonyms: Exile, Expel, Banish, Displace

Example: The government repatriated the refugees after the conflict ended.

8 Refoulement (noun)

निर्वासन वापसी

Refoulement meaning

The forced return of refugees or asylum seekers to a country where they may face persecution.

Synonyms: The forced return of refugees or asylum seekers to a country where they may face persecution. (निर्वासन वापसी)

Antonyms: Asylum, Refuge, Protection, Admission

Example: International law prohibits the refoulement of individuals to countries where they face serious danger.

9 Deplorable (adjective)

निंदनीय, दयनीय

Deplorable meaning

Deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality.

Synonyms: Disgraceful, Shameful, Appalling, Dreadful

Antonyms: Admirable, Praiseworthy, Commendable, Excellent

Example: The living conditions in the refugee camp were absolutely deplorable.

10 Exceptional (adjective)

असाधारण

Exceptional meaning

Unusually good; outstanding or rare in quality.

Synonyms: Extraordinary, Remarkable, Outstanding, Unique

Antonyms: Ordinary, Average, Mediocre, Common

Example: She showed exceptional talent in music from a very young age.

11 Compromised (verb)

समझौता

Compromised meaning

An agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion in order to agree.

Synonyms: Agreement, Understanding, Settlement, Terms

Antonyms: Denial, Disagreement, Misunderstanding, Refusal

Example: I think we can come to a compromise.

12 Pursuing (verb)

पीछा करना

Pursuing meaning

Follow or chase (someone or something).

Synonyms: Follow, Chase, Hunt, Stalk

Antonyms: Avoid, Flee, Aid, Assist

Example: The criminal is being pursued by police.

13 Tumbled (adjective)

गिरावट

Tumbled meaning

Having fallen or collapsed.

Synonyms: Descend, Dip, Drop, Flop

Antonyms: Ascend, Increase, Rise, Order

Example: Fat drops tumbled down to slick the streets.

14 Scandal (noun)

बदनामी

Scandal meaning

A public feeling of shock and strong moral disapproval.

Synonyms: Crime, Rumor, Aspersion, Calumny

Antonyms: Approval, Commendation, Compliment, Esteem

Example: I know that you would want no scandal attached to her name.

15 Faction (noun)

दल

Faction meaning

A small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

Synonyms: Clan, Sect, Coalition, Group

Antonyms: Individual, Whole, Agreement, Conformity

Example: There are factions within groups and groups within factions.

16 Influential (adjective)

प्रभाव

Influential meaning

The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itself.

Synonyms: Clout, Consequence, Control, Domination

Antonyms: Beginning, Cause, Commencement, Insignificance

Example: His health problems may have had some influence on his decision.

17 Significantly (adverb)

काफी

Significantly 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.

18 Elevating (verb)

ऊंचा

Elevating meaning

Situated or placed higher than the surrounding area.

Synonyms: Exalted, Inflated, Animated, Elated

Antonyms: Depressed, Dishonorable, Down, Inferior

Example: She holds a more elevated position in the company.

19 Acquired (verb)

अधिग्रहण

Acquired meaning

An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.

Synonyms: Captured, Collected, Seized, Accomplished

Antonyms: Loss, Forfeiture, Deprived, Drop

Example: Jarrett's acquisition of skills was no less driven.

20 Controversial (adjective)

विवाद

Controversial meaning

Prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion

Synonyms: Disagreement, Dispute, Argument, Debate

Antonyms: Agreement, Concurrence, Peace, Compliment

Example: The decision aroused much controversy among the students.

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