1 Opted (verb)
विकल्प चुना
Make a choice from a range of possibilities.
Synonyms: Appointed, Announced, Anointed, Approved
Antonyms: Refuse, Reject, Decline, Negative
Example: She was offered a job but opted to go to college instead.
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1 Opted (verb)
विकल्प चुना
Synonyms: Appointed, Announced, Anointed, Approved
Antonyms: Refuse, Reject, Decline, Negative
Example: She was offered a job but opted to go to college instead.
2 Dragged (verb)
घसीटना
Synonyms: Haul, Pull, Draw, Tug.
Antonyms: Exciting, Interesting, Energizing, Lively.
Example: He dragged himself up the stairs and climbed into bed.
3 Swallow (verb)
निगलना
Synonyms: Absorb, Devour, Gobble, Gulp
Antonyms: Abstain, Expel, Regurgitate, Spit Out
Example: I find that hard to swallow.
4 Existence (noun)
अस्तित्व
Synonyms: Alive, Existing, Extant, Existent
Antonyms: Nonexistence, Nothingness, Absence, Unreality
Example: The existence of such powers did not deprive such agreements of their utility.
5 Prominent (adjective)
प्रमुख
Synonyms: Remarkable, Conspicuous, Noticeable, Commanding
Antonyms: Depressed, Faint, Invisible, Obscure
Example: She has a rather prominent nose.
6 Fragile (adjective)
कमज़ोर
Synonyms: Brittle, Delicate, Feeble, Frail
Antonyms: Rigid, Sturdy, Tough, Substantial
Example: A small, fragile old lady.
7 Estimated (adjective)
अनुमानित
Synonyms: Appraisal, Assessment, Conclusion, Estimation
Antonyms: Ignorance, Fact, Truth
Example: They estimated the distance at about three miles.
8 Reluctance (noun)
अनिच्छा
Synonyms: Unwillingness, Disinclination, Hesitation, Trepidation
Antonyms: Eagerness, Willingness, Careless, Confident
Example: I fully understand his reluctance to leave his children.
9 Considered (verb)
विचार करना
Synonyms: Contemplated, Pondered, Evaluated, Deliberated
Antonyms: Ignored, Neglected, Disregarded, Overlooked
Example: She carefully considered all the options before making her choice.
10 Seeking (verb)
मांगना
Synonyms: Explore, Follow, Investigate, Pursue
Antonyms: Ignore, Shun, Answer, Find
Example: The office is seeking a salesperson.
11 Rioting (noun)
दंगे
Synonyms: Anarchy, Brawl, Disturbance, Lawlessness
Antonyms: Calm, Order, Peace, Tranquility
Example: The government is afraid of further serious rioting today.
12 Abduction (noun)
अपहरण
Synonyms: Kidnapping, Seizure, Capturing, Snatching
Antonyms: Release, Liberation, Freedom, Rescue
Example: The police are investigating the abduction of the child from the park.
13 Heinous (adjective)
जघन्य
Synonyms: Horrific, Gruesome, Sickening, Shocking
Antonyms: Acceptable, Desirable, Attractive, Pleasant
Example: This heinous crime has left them all distraught.
14 Extortion (noun)
जबरन वसूली
Synonyms: Coerce, Elicit, Exact, Extract
Antonyms: Forfeit, Give, Let Go, Loosen
Example: The criminals extorted large sums of money from their victims.
15 Hailing (verb)
जयजयकार करना
Synonyms: Praised, Applauded, Acclaimed, Commended
Antonyms: Knocking, Slamming, Disparaging, Panning
Example: Shall we hail a taxi?
16 Vandalism (noun)
तोड़-फोड़
Synonyms: Deface, Demolish, Raze, Smash
Antonyms: Protect, Preserve, Save, Build
Example: Our car was vandalized in the parking lot.
17 Conspiracy (noun)
साजिश
Synonyms: Plot, Scheme, Stratagem, Cabal.
Antonyms: Faithfulness, Honesty, Ignorance, Loyalty
Example: Seven men, all from Bristol, admitted conspiracy to commit arson.
18 Apprehended (verb)
आशंका
Synonyms: Alarm, Disquiet, Doubt, Dread
Antonyms: Belief, Calm, Confidence, Certainty
Example: There is growing apprehension that fighting will begin again.
19 Refrain (verb)
प्रतिबंधित किया
Synonyms: Abstain, Avoid, Cease, Curb
Antonyms: Carry On, Continue, Indulge, Keep On
Example: I was going to make a joke but I refrained.
20 Desecration (noun)
अपवित्रीकरण
Synonyms: Profanation, Defilement, Violation, Sacrilege
Antonyms: Consecration, Sanctification, Veneration, Reverence
Example: The graffiti on the church walls was an act of desecration.
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