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1 Severed (adjective)

गंभीर

Severed meaning

Intense.

Synonyms: Acute, Serious, Grave, Critical

Antonyms: Minor, Negligible, Gentle, Amenable

Example: The storm caused severe damage to the roof.

2 Deployed (verb)

तैनात करना

Deployed meaning

To put soldiers or weapons in a position where they are ready to fight.

Synonyms: Position, Station, Post, Place.

Antonyms: Concentrate, Conclude, Finish, Conceal.

Example: The troops were deployed for battle.

3 Persuaded (verb)

राजी

Persuaded meaning

Induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument.

Synonyms: Advise, Assure, Influence, Prompt

Antonyms: Deter, Discourage, Dissuade, Unsell

Example: It wasn't easy, but I persuaded him to do the right thing.

4 Rioting (noun)

दंगे

Rioting meaning

Noisy, violent, and uncontrolled behaviour by a group of people in a public place, often as a protest.

Synonyms: Anarchy, Brawl, Disturbance, Lawlessness

Antonyms: Calm, Order, Peace, Tranquility

Example: The government is afraid of further serious rioting today.

5 Harshly (adverb)

कठोर

Harshly meaning

Unpleasantly rough or severe.

Synonyms: Severe, Stern, Cruel, Rigid

Antonyms: Gentle, Soft, Kind, Mild

Example: The teacher’s harsh words left the student in tears.

6 Recognized (verb)

मान्यता-प्राप्त

Recognized meaning

Identify (someone or something) from having encountered them before; know again.

Synonyms: Accepted, Identified, Known, Perceived

Antonyms: Deny, Forget, Ignore, Neglect

Example: I can always recognize him from far away by the way he walks.

7 Courage (noun)

साहस

Courage meaning

The ability to do something that frightens one.

Synonyms: Bravery, Valor, Fearlessness, Boldness

Antonyms: Cowardice, Fear, Timidity, Hesitation

Example: It takes a lot of courage to stand up for what you believe in.

8 Sanction (noun)

मंज़ूरी

Sanction meaning

Official permission to do or change something.

Synonyms: Approval, Acquiescence, Allowance, Approbation

Antonyms: Denial, Prohibition, Opposition, Refusal

Example: The government has sanctioned the use of force.

9 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.

10 Exiled (adjective)

निर्वासित

Exiled meaning

The condition of someone being sent or kept away from their own country, village, etc., especially for political reasons.

Synonyms: Banishment, Diaspora, Exclusion, Expatriation

Antonyms: Inclusion, Return, Repatriation, Welcoming

Example: I was exiled from my native land.

11 Pursue (verb)

पीछा करना

Pursue 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.

12 Aligned (adjective)

गठबंधन

Aligned meaning

To get or fall into line.

Synonyms: Even, Flush, Level, Parallel

Antonyms: Broken, Changing, Different, Disorderly

Example: The wheels are not correctly aligned.

13 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.

14 Inducting (verb)

शामिल

Inducting meaning

Admit (someone) formally to a post or organization.

Synonyms: Conscript, Enlist, Inaugurate, Recruit

Antonyms: Close, End, Finish, Expel

Example: She was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

15 Comprise (verb)

शामिल

Comprise meaning

Be made up of.

Synonyms: Compose, Constitute, Contain, Cover

Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Exclude, Neglect

Example: Each army division comprised 4,500 troops.

16 Allied (adjective)

मित्र-राष्ट्र

Allied meaning

A state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose.

Synonyms: Associate, Colleague, Friend, Partner

Antonyms: Antagonist, Detractor, Enemy, Foe

Example: India and its Asian allies.

17 Detecting (verb)

पता लगाना

Detecting meaning

Discover or identify the presence or existence of.

Synonyms: Disclosed, Exposed, Identified, Invented

Antonyms: Hidden, Lost, Unfound

Example: The test is used to detect the presence of alcohol in the blood.

18 Aspects (noun)

पहलू

Aspects meaning

A particular part or feature of something.

Synonyms: Feature, Facet, Particular, Ingredient

Antonyms: Disrespect, Disesteem, Disconnect, Unfasten

Example: Climate and weather affect every aspect of our lives.

19 Rapid (adjective)

तेज़

Rapid meaning

Happening in a short time or at a fast pace.

Synonyms: Fast, Quick, Speedy, Swift

Antonyms: Slow, Gradual, Delayed, Sluggish

Example: The rapid growth of technology has transformed the industry.

20 Cooperating (verb)

सहयोग

Cooperating meaning

The process of working together to the same end.

Synonyms: Collaboration, Partnership, Teamwork, Assistance

Antonyms: Competition, Conflict, Opposition, Rivalry

Example: The success of the project depends on the cooperation of all team members.

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