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1 Impounded (verb)

जब्त

Impounded meaning

To take possession of something by legal right.

Synonyms: Confine, Limit, Restrict, Imprison

Antonyms: Emancipate, Enfranchise, Liberate, Discharge

Example: The police impounded her car because it was illegally parked.

2 Infraction (noun)

अतिक्रमण

Infraction meaning

A violation or infringement of a law or agreement.

Synonyms: Breach, Crime, Error, Infringement

Antonyms: Behavior, Kindness, Obedience, Right

Example: But it soon became apparent that his infraction of discipline in crossing the Ohio was not forgiven.

3 Repression (noun)

दमन

Repression meaning

The action of subduing someone or something by force.

Synonyms: Restraint, Discipline, Suppression, Inhibition

Antonyms: Incontinence, Disinhibition, Gratification, Indulgence

Example: Peasant farmers face poverty and severe government repression.

4 Dissent (noun)

मतभेद करना

Dissent meaning

Showing a strongly different opinion on a particular question, especially an official suggestion or plan, a legal decision, or a popular belief.

Synonyms: Discord, Strife, Friction, Conflict

Antonyms: Agreement, Peace, Harmony, Accord

Example: There were a couple of dissenting voices.

5 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.

6 Portraying (verb)

चित्रित

Portraying meaning

Describe (someone or something) in a particular way.

Synonyms: Characterize, Depict, Describe, Illustrate

Antonyms: Confuse, Falsifying, Obscure, Distorting

Example: She held a photograph portraying her as a child of six.

7 Enforcement (noun)

प्रवर्तन

Enforcement meaning

The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

Synonyms: Imposition, Implementation, Application, Administration

Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect

Example: The enforcement of such regulations may be difficult where monitoring is poor or testing is accessed from foreign jurisdictions.

8 Surveillance (noun)

निगरानी

Surveillance meaning

Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal.

Synonyms: Observation, Scrutiny, Inspection, Monitoring.

Antonyms: Neglect, Carelessness, Ignorance.

Example: The bank robbery was recorded by surveillance video cameras.

9 Sparked (verb)

चमकना

Sparked meaning

Emit sparks of fire or electricity.

Synonyms: Flash, Gleam, Glimmer, Glint

Antonyms: Calm, Check, Discourage, Halt

Example: The fire is sparking dangerously.

10 Convicted (noun)

अपराधी

Convicted meaning

Having been declared guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge.

Synonyms: Damned, Doomed, Fated

Antonyms: Commend, Exonerate, Exculpate, Cite

Example: The plaintiff was convicted of the crime.

11 Cumulative (adjective)

संचयी रूप से

Cumulative meaning

In a way that accumulates or adds up over time.

Synonyms: Collectively, Aggregately, Jointly, Together

Antonyms: Individually, Separately, Singularly, Independently

Example: The small efforts made daily contributed cumulatively to their success.

12 Convinced (adjective)

ठोस

Convinced meaning

Capable of causing someone to believe that something is true or real.

Synonyms: Cogent, Persuasive, Powerful, Potent

Antonyms: Implausible, Impotent, Improbable, Ineffective

Example: Your argument isn't very convincing.

13 Seem (verb)

प्रतीत हुआ

Seem meaning

Give the impression of being something or having a particular quality.

Synonyms: Imply, Look, Show, Sound

Antonyms: Deny, Gainsay, Conceal, Disclaim

Example: She seemed happy enough this morning.

14 Floated (verb)

बहाना

Floated meaning

Rest or move on or near the surface of a liquid without sinking.

Synonyms: Drift, Glide, Hang, Hover

Antonyms: Drown, Sink, Rush

Example: They floated the logs down the river.

15 Imposition (noun)

प्रभावशाली

Imposition meaning

Grand and impressive in appearance.

Synonyms: Impressive, Striking, Arresting, Dramatic

Antonyms: Unimposing, Modest, Disorder, Displace

Example: Few struck such an imposing figure, either.

16 Curb (noun)

नियंत्रण

Curb 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.

17 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.

18 Apprehension (noun)

आशंका

Apprehension meaning

Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Synonyms: Alarm, Disquiet, Doubt, Dread

Antonyms: Belief, Calm, Confidence, Certainty

Example: There is growing apprehension that fighting will begin again.

19 Consolidation (noun)

मजबूत

Consolidation meaning

Make (something) physically stronger or more solid.

Synonyms: Combine, Unite, Merge, Integrate

Antonyms: Decrease, Discourage, Disperse, Dissuade

Example: The administration hopes that such measures will consolidate its position.

20 Strains (verb)

खींचना

Strains meaning

Force (a part of one's body or oneself) to make an unusually great effort.

Synonyms: Ache, Anxiety, Bruise, Burden

Antonyms: Aid, Calmness, Ease, Health

Example: I strained my back trying to lift the couch.

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