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1 Dreaded (Adjective)

खूंखार

Dreaded meaning

To feel extremely worried or frightened about something that is going to happen or that might happen.

Synonyms: Abhorrent, Appalling, Atrocious, Awful

Antonyms: Beautiful, Delightful, Fortunate, Pleasant

Example: The dreaded news came that Joe had been wounded.

2 Emphasized (Verb)

बल देना

Emphasized meaning

Give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing.

Synonyms: Accentuate, Affirm, Assert, Highlight

Antonyms: Deny, Lose, Mumble, Depreciate

Example: He emphasized how important diet was to health.

3 Insurgent (Noun)

विद्रोही

Insurgent 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.

4 Anonymity (Noun)

गुमनामी

Anonymity meaning

The condition of being anonymous.

Synonyms: Obscurity, Silence, Oblivion, Nowhere

Antonyms: Reputation, Fame, Notoriety, Celebrity

Example: They are trying to protect their child's anonymity.

5 Concerned (Adjective)

चिंतित

Concerned meaning

Worried, troubled, or anxious about something.

Synonyms: Worried, Anxious, Troubled, Distressed

Antonyms: Unconcerned, Carefree, Indifferent, Untroubled

Example: She was concerned about the safety of her children.

6 Appeasing (Verb)

शांति

Appeasing meaning

The act of giving the opposing side in an argument or war an advantage that they have demanded, in order to prevent further disagreement.

Synonyms: Mitigation, Moderation, Decrease, Mollification

Antonyms: Discomfort, Unrest, Suffering, Torture

Example: If that is not appeasement, I'd like to know what you call it.

7 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.

8 Resentment (Noun)

नाराजगी

Resentment meaning

A feeling of anger or displeasure about someone or something unfair.

Synonyms: Bitterness, Grudge, Hostility, Indignation

Antonyms: Contentment, Satisfaction, Goodwill, Forgiveness

Example: She felt deep resentment towards her colleagues for not supporting her.

9 Exploited (Verb)

शोषण

Exploited meaning

The act of using someone or something unfairly for your own advantage.

Synonyms: Use, Leverage, Manipulate, Abuse

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Misuse, Misapply

Example: The Bronze Age saw exploitation of gold deposits.

10 Reconciling (Verb)

स्वीकार करना

Reconciling meaning

Restore friendly relations between.

Synonyms: Coordinate, Integrate, Combine, Harmonize

Antonyms: Disrupt, Upset, Confuse, Disturb

Example: I will become reconciled to the new system.

11 Exemplary (Adjective)

उदाहरणात्मक

Exemplary meaning

Serving as a desirable model

Synonyms: Perfect, Ideal, Model, Faultless

Antonyms: Bad, Dishonorable, Poor, Unworthy

Example: I will take up each of these themes again with respect to the quarrier and his exemplary status.

12 Prosperity (Noun)

समृद्ध

Prosperity meaning

Successful in material terms

Synonyms: Thriving, Flourishing, Fortunate, Wealthy

Antonyms: Depressed, Failing, Dying, Bankrupt

Example: The company had a prosperous year.

13 Menace (Noun)

धमकी

Menace meaning

A person or thing that is likely to cause harm.

Synonyms: Threat, Danger, Hazard, Peril

Antonyms: Safety, Protection, Security, Safeguard

Example: The growing pollution is a menace to public health.

14 Infiltration (Noun)

प्रवेश

Infiltration meaning

The act of secretly entering or gaining access to a place or organization to acquire information or cause harm.

Synonyms: Penetration, Intrusion, Trespass, Ingress

Antonyms: Eviction, Expulsion, Withdrawal, Ejection

Example: The spy's infiltration into the organization went unnoticed for years.

15 Unprecedented (Adjective)

अभूतपूर्व

Unprecedented meaning

Never done or known before.

Synonyms: Unparalleled, Unequalled, Unmatched, Unrivalled

Antonyms: Bad, Common, Commonplace, Customary

Example: The team has enjoyed unprecedented success this year.

16 Eliminating (Adjective)

हटाना

Eliminating meaning

To remove or take away someone or something.

Synonyms: Cancel, Defeat, Disqualify, Eradicate

Antonyms: Create, Establish, Help, Hold

Example: When a player gets 100 points, he is eliminated from further play.

17 Curbing (Verb)

नियंत्रण

Curbing meaning

A check or restraint on something.

Synonyms: Restraint, Restriction, Control, Regulate

Antonyms: Loosen, Liberate, Unleash, Express

Example: He called for energy consumption to be curbed.

18 Affected (Verb)

प्रभावित

Affected 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.

19 Stern (Adjective)

गंभीर, कठोर

Stern meaning

Serious, strict, or uncompromising in nature or demeanor.

Synonyms: Severe, Harsh, Grim, Firm

Antonyms: Lenient, Gentle, Easygoing, Soft

Example: The teacher gave a stern warning to the students about cheating during exams.

20 Confiscated (Adjective)

जब्त

Confiscated meaning

Take or seize (someone's property) with authority.

Synonyms: Seize, Attach, Expropriate, Sequester

Antonyms: Render, Yield, Deliver, Relinquish

Example: The guards confiscated his camera.

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