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1 Encouraged (verb)

प्रोत्साहित करना

Encouraged meaning

Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).

Synonyms: Embolden, Inspire, Reassure, Restore

Antonyms: Discourage, Dishearten, Dissuade, Hurt

Example: The intention is to encourage new writing talent.

2 Evacuated (verb)

निकास

Evacuated 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.

3 Embroiled (verb)

झगड़ा

Embroiled meaning

Involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation.

Synonyms: Involve, Entangle, Ensnare, Enmesh.

Antonyms: Aid, Arrange, Assist, Calm.

Example: His stand on this issue has embroiled him in controversy.

4 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.

5 Persecution (noun)

सताना

Persecution meaning

Subject (someone) to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation or their political beliefs.

Synonyms: Oppression, Harassment, Victimization, Torment

Antonyms: Protection, Support, Shelter, Assistance

Example: The country's leaders relentlessly persecuted those who fought against the regime.

6 Suspects (verb)

संदिग्ध

Suspects meaning

Have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof.

Synonyms: Alleged, Guessed, Presumed, Assumed

Antonyms: Innocent, Known, Trusted, Trustworthy

Example: He's suspected in four burglaries.

7 Credible (adjective)

विश्वसनीय

Credible meaning

Able to be believed.

Synonyms: Acceptable, Reliable, Valid, Tenable

Antonyms: Untrustworthy, Deceptive, Dishonest, Irresponsible.

Example: Her claims seem credible to many.

8 Sweeping (adjective)

विस्तृत

Sweeping meaning

Wide in range or effect.

Synonyms: Broad, Comprehensive, Exhaustive, Extensive

Antonyms: Narrow, Partial, Restricted, Superficial

Example: He dismissed the idea with a sweeping motion of his arm.

9 Harassment (noun)

उत्पीडन

Harassment meaning

Aggressive pressure or intimidation.

Synonyms: Persecution, Harrying, Pestering, Badgering.

Antonyms: Cooperation, Assistance, Aid, Comfort.

Example: The university condemns all forms of harassment.

10 Prospects (noun)

संभावनाओं

Prospects meaning

The possibility that something good might happen in the future.

Synonyms: Anticipation, Chance, Expectation, Forecast

Antonyms: Hindrance, Adversity, Difficulty, Disadvantage

Example: She has good career prospects.

11 Mandatory (adjective)

अनिवार्य

Mandatory meaning

Required by a law or rule.

Synonyms: Obligatory, Compulsory, Binding, Required

Antonyms: Optional, Inessential, Nonessential, Voluntary.

Example: The minister is calling for mandatory prison sentences for people who assault police officers.

12 Deemed (verb)

मानना

Deemed meaning

Regard or consider in a specified way.

Synonyms: Alleged, Assumed, Putative, Regarded

Antonyms: Real, Actual, True

Example: The story was deemed too controversial and so they spiked it.

13 Concessions (noun)

रिआयत

Concessions meaning

Something that you agree to do in order to end an argument.

Synonyms: Negotiation, Compromise, Consensus, Agreement

Antonyms: Disavowal, Denial, Rejection, Repudiation

Example: They made no concessions to the enemy side.

14 Vesting (noun)

निहित

Vesting meaning

Confer or bestow (power, authority, property, etc.) on someone.

Synonyms: Endow, Lodge, Lay, Place

Antonyms: Refuse, Take, Dislodge, Leave

Example: He has been vested with the power/authority to implement whatever changes he sees fit.

15 Designate (verb)

नामित

Designate meaning

Appoint (someone) to a specified office or post.

Synonyms: Appoint, Nominate, Depute, Delegate

Antonyms: Avoidable, Unscheduled

Example: She has been designated to organize the meeting.

16 Consent (noun)

अनुमति

Consent meaning

Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.

Synonyms: Acquiescence, Approval, Assent, Authorization

Antonyms: Denial, Disagreement, Disapproval, Dissent

Example: He was reluctant at first but finally consented.

17 Restore (verb)

मरम्मत

Restore meaning

The action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition.

Synonyms: Repairing, Fixing, Mending, Refurbishment

Antonyms: Destruction, Abolition, Neglect

Example: The building is undergoing restoration.

18 Deposed (verb)

अपदस्थ

Deposed meaning

To remove someone from a position of authority.

Synonyms: Demote, Dethrone, Dismiss, Impeach

Antonyms: Allow, Obey, Promote, Upgrade

Example: The people deposed the dictator.

19 Defeated (adjective)

पराजित

Defeated 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.

20 Massive (adjective)

बड़ा

Massive meaning

Exceptionally large.

Synonyms: Big, Colossal, Enormous, Extensive

Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Minuscule, Petite

Example: The fort had massive walls.

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