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1 Exacerbating (verb)

बिगाड़ देना

Exacerbating meaning

To make something worse, especially a disease or problem.

Synonyms: Aggravate, Make Worse, Worsen, Inflame.

Antonyms: Calm, Reduce, Aid, Appease.

Example: The proposed factory shutdown would only exacerbate our unemployment problems.

2 Exceeding (adjective)

अधिक

Exceeding meaning

To be more than a particular number or amount.

Synonyms: Excel, Outdo, Outstrip, Surpass.

Antonyms: Fall Behind, Fail, Lose, Surrender.

Example: Sales this year exceeded the total for the two previous years.

3 Allocated (verb)

आवंटन

Allocated meaning

The action or process of allocating or sharing out something.

Synonyms: Allotment, Assignment, Issuing, Issuance

Antonyms: Misallocate, Deallocate, Keep, Withhold

Example: There will be a closer review of funding allocations for future conferences.

4 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.

5 Curtail (verb)

कटौती

Curtail meaning

Reduce in extent or quantity

Synonyms: reduce, cut, decrease, lessen

Antonyms: increase, lengthen, long, extended

Example: The new laws are an effort to curtail illegal drug use.

6 Envoy (noun)

दूत

Envoy meaning

A messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission.

Synonyms: Representative, Delegate, Deputy, Agent

Antonyms: Receiver, Nonrepresentative, Atypical, Undemocratic

Example: Bush sent a peace envoy to Northern Ireland.

7 Specify (verb)

विशेष रूप से

Specify 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.

8 Affecting (adjective)

प्रभावित

Affecting meaning

To have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something.

Synonyms: Afflicted, Concerned, Damaged, Distressed

Antonyms: Calm, Collected, Happy, Sane

Example: I find her rather affected.

9 Hampering (verb)

रोकना

Hampering meaning

Hinder or impede the movement or progress of.

Synonyms: Circumscribed, Cramped, Imprisoned, Restrained

Antonyms: Healthy, Well, Free, Liberated

Example: The project was hampered by budget restraints.

10 Resisting (verb)

विरोध

Resisting 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.

11 Insurgency (noun)

विद्रोही

Insurgency meaning

A person who rises in active revolt, typically against an established government or authority.

Synonyms: Rebel, Revolutionary, Mutineer, Guerrilla

Antonyms: Loyalist, Patriot, Supporter, Advocate

Example: The government struggled to suppress the insurgent forces in the northern region.

12 Ambushed (verb)

घात लगाना

Ambushed meaning

A surprise attack from a hidden position

Synonyms: Camouflage, Concealment, Deception, Hiding

Antonyms: Defend, Guard, Resist, Restrict

Example: Kidnappers waiting in ambush.

13 Disrupt (verb)

बाधित

Disrupt meaning

Interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem.

Synonyms: Disturb, Rattle, Agitate, Bollix

Antonyms: Appease, Soothe, Calm, Clear Up

Example: Protesters disrupted the conference.

14 Retaliated (verb)

प्रतिकार करना

Retaliated 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.

15 Fading (verb)

फीका

Fading meaning

Gradually grow faint and disappear.

Synonyms: Seedy, Shabby, Tacky, Tattered

Antonyms: Fresh, Good, New, Nice

Example: The smile faded from his face.

16 Regrettably (adverb)

खेदजनक

Regrettably meaning

Making you feel sad and sorry about something

Synonyms: Calamitous, Deplorable, Dire, Disappointing

Antonyms: Cheerful, Comforting, Fortunate, Good

Example: His decision to quit is regrettable.

17 Succumbed (verb)

हार मान लेना

Succumbed meaning

To stop fighting against something.

Synonyms: Yield, Submit, Surrender, Capitulate

Antonyms: Continue, Defend, Fight, Ascend

Example: She easily succumbed to his charms.

18 Abetted (verb)

बढ़ावा

Abetted meaning

To help or encourage someone to do something wrong or illegal.

Synonyms: Supported, Promoted, Endorsed, Approved

Antonyms: Illegal, Wrongful, Unofficial, Illicit

Example: She abetted the thief in his getaway.

19 Evoke (verb)

आह्वान करना

Evoke meaning

To make someone remember something or feel an emotion.

Synonyms: Elicited, Inspired, Elicit, Invoke

Antonyms: Missed, Neglected, Decrease, Ignore

Example: The speech evoked great anger.

20 Defeat (verb)

पराजित

Defeat meaning

Having been beaten in a battle or other contest.

Synonyms: Dejected, Dispirited, Disconsolate, Depressed

Antonyms: Proud, Jubilant, Exultant, Rejoicing

Example: She was defeated by the last steep hill.

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