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1 Surveillance (noun)

निगरानी

Surveillance meaning

Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal.

Synonyms: Observation, Scrutiny, Inspection, Monitoring.

Antonyms: Neglect, Carelessness, Ignorance.

Example: The bank robbery was recorded by surveillance video cameras.

2 Briefing (noun)

विवरण

Briefing meaning

Instructions or information that you are given before something happens.

Synonyms: Information, Orientation, Preparation, Rundown

Antonyms: Deliberate, Unhurried, Unrushed, Long

Example: They received thorough briefing before they left the country.

3 Integrated (adjective)

एकीकृत

Integrated meaning

Desegregated, especially racially.

Synonyms: Unified, Combined, Interspersed, Mingled

Antonyms: Simple, Uncombined, Unmixed, Noncompound

Example: He didn't integrate successfully into the Italian way of life.

4 Encircling (verb)

घेरना

Encircling meaning

Form a circle around.

Synonyms: Circled, Traversed, Orbited, Ringed

Antonyms: Isolated, Separate, Discrete, Single

Example: The town is encircled by fortified walls.

5 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.

6 Defiant (adjective)

अवज्ञा

Defiant meaning

A refusal to obey something or someone.

Synonyms: Confrontation, Contempt, Opposition, Provocation

Antonyms: Calm, Harmony, Love, Peace

Example: They raised their fists in a gesture of defiance.

7 Annexation (noun)

राज्य-हरण

Annexation 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.

8 Encroachments (noun)

अतिक्रमण

Encroachments meaning

Intrusion on a person's territory, rights, etc.

Synonyms: Inroad, Intrusion, Invasion, Trespass

Antonyms: Give, Ignore, Keep Off

Example: This encroachment on media freedom is not in the public interest.

9 Simulating (verb)

अनुकरण

Simulating meaning

To do or make something that looks real but is not real.

Synonyms: Affect, Mimic, Replicate, Reproduce

Antonyms: Destroy, Face, Give, Idle

Example: She tried hard to simulate interest in what he was saying.

10 Sovereignty (noun)

संप्रभुता

Sovereignty meaning

Supreme power or authority.

Synonyms: Jurisdiction, Supremacy, Dominion, Power

Antonyms: Subservience, Subjection, Heteronomy, Subjugation

Example: It is time to reclaim our basic sovereignty, the power to decide for ourselves.

11 Specifying (verb)

विशेष रूप से

Specifying meaning

For a particular reason, purpose, etc.

Synonyms: Clearly, Correctly, Definitely, Especially

Antonyms: Questionably, Broadly, Generally, Primarily

Example: I specifically told you not to do it.

12 Offensive (adjective)

अपमानित

Offensive meaning

To hurt somebody’s feelings.

Synonyms: Angry, Annoyed, Exasperated, Insulted

Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Assuage, Calm

Example: The smell of ash offended him.

13 Huddled (adjective)

भीड़ में एकत्रित, सिकुड़े हुए

Huddled meaning

Crowded or nestled closely together, often due to cold, fear, or for warmth.

Synonyms: Gathered, Crowded, Clustered, Bunched

Antonyms: Scattered, Dispersed, Separated, Isolated

Example: The children huddled together under the blanket to keep warm.

14 Coalition (noun)

गठबंधन

Coalition meaning

A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government.

Synonyms: Alliance, Affiliation, Caucus, Federation

Antonyms: Detachment, Disengagement, Disjoining, Dissolution

Example: The groups united to form a coalition.

15 Obligation (noun)

बाध्य

Obligation meaning

Require or compel (someone) to undertake a legal or moral duty.

Synonyms: Oblige, Compel, Commit, Bind

Antonyms: Faltering, Hesitant, Indecisive, Irresolute

Example: You are legally obligated to repay the loan.

16 Presumed (verb)

परिकल्पित

Presumed meaning

Suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability.

Synonyms: assume, suppose, imagine, take it

Antonyms: abstain, calculate, disbelieve, disregard

Example: I presume (that) the car was very expensive.

17 Considered (verb)

विचार करना

Considered meaning

Thought about carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion.

Synonyms: Contemplated, Pondered, Evaluated, Deliberated

Antonyms: Ignored, Neglected, Disregarded, Overlooked

Example: She carefully considered all the options before making her choice.

18 Starve (verb)

भुखमरी

Starve meaning

Suffering or death caused by lack of food.

Synonyms: Deprivation, Famine, Malnutrition, Hungry

Antonyms: Satisfaction, Satiation, Fullness, Healthy

Example: Thousands died of starvation.

19 Attempt (verb)

प्रयासित

Attempt meaning

Make an effort to achieve or complete (something difficult).

Synonyms: Begun, Initiated, Launched, Started

Antonyms: Dropped, Quit, Gave Up, Quitted

Example: he would not have attempted the life of a friend.

20 Evacuate (verb)

निकास

Evacuate meaning

The act of moving people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe.

Synonyms: Expulsion, Clearing, Discharge, Emptying

Antonyms: Retention, Arrival, Coming, Entrance

Example: They organized the evacuation of the town.

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