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1 Cessation (noun)

समापन

Cessation meaning

The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.

Synonyms: Arrest, Break, Cease, Close

Antonyms: Action, Activity, Advance, Beginning

Example: The news filled her with the glow produced by a sudden cessation of physical pain.

2 Hostilities (noun)

विरोधी

Hostilities meaning

Showing or feeling opposition or dislike.

Synonyms: Aggression, Animosity, Antagonism, Enmity

Antonyms: Respect, Peace, Friendship, Truce

Example: The Governor faced hostile crowds when he visited the town yesterday.

3 Encircled (verb)

घेरना

Encircled meaning

Form a circle around.

Synonyms: Circled, Traversed, Orbited, Ringed

Antonyms: Isolated, Separate, Discrete, Single

Example: The town is encircled by fortified walls.

4 Breaches (noun)

उल्लंघन

Breaches meaning

Make a gap in and break through (a wall, barrier, or defence).

Synonyms: Crack, Rift, Rupture, Aperture

Antonyms: Agreement, Closing, Closure, Juncture

Example: He claims that the city breached an agreement by selling the property.

5 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.

6 Mitigation (noun)

शमन

Mitigation meaning

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

Synonyms: Alleviate, Assuage, Lighten, Relieve

Antonyms: Disqualification, Inability, Inaptitude, Lack

Example: She raised her'kerchief to her nose to mitigate the stench.

7 Cohesive (adjective)

जोड़नेवाला

Cohesive meaning

United and working together effectively.

Synonyms: Symmetric, Symmetrical, Coordinated, Compatible

Antonyms: Unequal, Uneven, Disordered, Irregular

Example: His family is very cohesive compared with mine.

8 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.

9 Appropriate (adjective)

उचित

Appropriate meaning

Suitable or proper in the circumstances.

Synonyms: Suitable, Proper, Fitting, Relevant

Antonyms: Evil, Improper, Inappropriate, Incorrect

Example: It was thought appropriate to award her the prize.

10 Stating (verb)

वर्णन

Stating meaning

Express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing.

Synonyms: Saying, Expressing, Articulating, Putting

Antonyms: Undefined, Irregular, Tacit, Actual

Example: I was simply stating that I agree with the man.

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