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1 Clashed (verb)

टकराना

Clashed meaning

Meet and come into violent conflict.

Synonyms: Argument, Battle, Brawl, Conflict

Antonyms: Concord, Harmony, Peace, Truce

Example: Students clashed with police after demonstrations at five universities.

2 Demarcation (noun)

सीमांकन

Demarcation meaning

The action of fixing the boundary or limits of something.

Synonyms: Delimitation, Separation, Bound, Differentiation

Antonyms: Attach, Combine, Connect, Join

Example: The river serves as the line of demarcation (= the line showing the separation) between the two counties.

3 Conscription (noun)

सेना में अनिवार्य भरती

Conscription meaning

Compulsory enlistment for state service, typically into the armed forces.

Synonyms: Induction, Recruitment, Draft, Enlistment

Antonyms: Removal, Discharge, Dismissal, Firing

Example: During the war the armed forces were heavily dependent on conscription.

4 Liberation (noun)

रिहा

Liberation meaning

Freed from or opposed to traditional social and sexual attitudes or roles.

Synonyms: Free, Release, Discharge, Deliver

Antonyms: Confine, Enslave, Subjugate, Hold

Example: Rebels fought to liberate the country.

5 Remnants (noun)

अवशेष

Remnants meaning

A part or quantity that is left after the greater part has been used, removed, or destroyed.

Synonyms: Remainder, Leftovers, Leavings, Residue

Antonyms: Whole, Base, Core, Lack

Example: Their outdated attitudes are a remnant from colonial days.

6 Erupted (verb)

फूटना

Erupted meaning

Become active and eject lava, ash, and gases.

Synonyms: Appear, Burst, Detonate, Explode

Antonyms: Contain, Restrain, Shut, Implosion

Example: The volcano erupted with tremendous force.

7 Resistance (noun)

विरोध

Resistance 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.

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 Allies (noun)

मित्र-राष्ट्र

Allies 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.

10 Abandoned (adjective)

छोड़ दिया गया

Abandoned meaning

Left behind or deserted; no longer cared for or used.

Synonyms: Deserted, Forsaken, Neglected, Vacant

Antonyms: Occupied, Cared-for, Maintained, Cherished

Example: The old factory had been abandoned for years, with weeds growing through the broken windows.

11 Exhausted (adjective)

कमज़ोर

Exhausted meaning

Extremely tired.

Synonyms: Dead, Drained, Weak, Bushed

Antonyms: Active, Energized, Firm, Strong

Example: Her day out had exhausted her.

12 Deploy (verb)

तैनात करना

Deploy 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.

13 Bolster (verb)

सहारा

Bolster meaning

To support or improve something or make it stronger.

Synonyms: Carry, Help, Maintain, Sustain

Antonyms: Block, Decrease, Discourage, Halt

Example: They took high premiums to bolster up the funds.

14 Enhanced (verb)

बढ़ाने

Enhanced meaning

Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.

Synonyms: Intensify, Magnify, Amplify, Inflate

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Discourage, Hurt

Example: You can enhance the flavor of the dish by using fresh herbs.

15 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.

16 Reluctant (adjective)

अनिच्छा

Reluctant meaning

Unwillingness or disinclination to do something.

Synonyms: Unwillingness, Disinclination, Hesitation, Trepidation

Antonyms: Eagerness, Willingness, Careless, Confident

Example: I fully understand his reluctance to leave his children.

17 Access (noun)

खोलना

Access meaning

To be able to get to or get inside a place.

Synonyms: Entered, Penetrated, Pierced, Invaded

Antonyms: Left, Departed, Exited, Conclusion

Example: The island can be accessed by road at low tide.

18 Potentially (adverb)

संभावित

Potentially meaning

Possible when the necessary conditions exist.

Synonyms: Hidden, Likely, Possible, Probable

Antonyms: Real, Actual, Factual, Existent

Example: It was a potentially embarrassing situation.

19 Considering (preposition)

विचार करना

Considering meaning

Thought about carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion.

Synonyms: Contemplated, Pondered, Evaluated, Deliberated

Antonyms: Ignored, Neglected, Disregarded, Overlooked

Example: She carefully considered all the options before making her choice.

20 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.

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