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1 Scrapping (verb)

रद्दी

Scrapping meaning

A small piece or amount of something, especially one that is left over after the greater part has been used.

Synonyms: Fragment, Piece, Bit, Offcut

Antonyms: Agreement, Harmony, Peace, Truce

Example: He jotted it down on a scrap of paper.

2 Mocked (verb)

उपहास करना

Mocked meaning

Tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner.

Synonyms: Ridicule, Deride, Scorn, Make Fun Of

Antonyms: Genuine, Respectful, Courteous, Reverent.

Example: He mocks art only because he doesn't understand it.

3 Anxious (adjective)

बेचैनी

Anxious meaning

In a way that shows you are worried or nervous.

Synonyms: Afraid, Apprehensive, Careful, Concerned

Antonyms: Bold, Brave, Calm, Collected

Example: They asked anxiously for fresh news.

4 Insist (verb)

आग्रह

Insist meaning

The fact or quality of insisting that something is the case or should be done.

Synonyms: Insignificant, Relenting, Trivial, Unimportant

Antonyms: Demand, Bidding, Command, Dictate

Example: She was fired from her job at the insistence of the mayor.

5 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.

6 Surged (verb)

बढ़ती

Surged meaning

Increase suddenly and powerfully.

Synonyms: Gush, Rush, Stream, Flow

Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Descend, Lessen

Example: We all surged toward the door.

7 Infuriated (verb)

व्यथित

Infuriated meaning

To make somebody very angry

Synonyms: Enrage, Incense, Anger, Madden

Antonyms: Appease, Calm, Comfort, Delight

Example: I was infuriated by their constant criticism.

8 Defeat (verb)

पराजित

Defeat 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.

9 Annexation (noun)

राज्य-हरण

Annexation meaning

A formal act whereby a state proclaims its sovereignty over territory hitherto outside its domain.

Synonyms: Incorporation, Takeover, Addition, Appropriation

Antonyms: Decrease, Loss, Subtraction, Detachment

Example: The two annexation ordinances will be considered at tonight's council meeting.

10 Sovereignty (noun)

संप्रभुता

Sovereignty meaning

Supreme power or authority.

Synonyms: Jurisdiction, Supremacy, Dominion, Power

Antonyms: Subservience, Subjection, Heteronomy, Subjugation

Example: It is time to reclaim our basic sovereignty, the power to decide for ourselves.

11 Incriminating (adjective)

बरामद

Incriminating meaning

Making someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.

Synonyms: Implicate, Involve, Blame, Accuse

Antonyms: Exonerate, Vindicate, Absolve, Acquit

Example: He was arrested with several incriminating documents.

12 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.

13 Spreading (verb)

प्रसार

Spreading meaning

Open out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length.

Synonyms: Growing, Radial, Widening, Extensive

Antonyms: Suppressed, Halt, Stop, Abridgment

Example: The newspaper was spread across his lap.

14 Detained (verb)

नजरबंद

Detained meaning

To force someone officially to stay in a place

Synonyms: Arrested, Apprehended, Seized, Confined

Antonyms: Released, Emancipated, Free, Liberated

Example: They were detained by the police for questioning.

15 Suspected (verb)

संदिग्ध

Suspected 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.

16 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.

17 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.

18 Faction (noun)

दल

Faction meaning

A small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

Synonyms: Clan, Gang, Junta, Minority

Antonyms: Individual, Whole, Agreement, Conformity

Example: There are factions within groups and groups within factions.

19 Conflict (noun)

टकराव

Conflict meaning

A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.

Synonyms: Battle, Clash, Combat, Competition

Antonyms: Peace, Truce, Agreement, Calm

Example: There was a lot of conflict between him and his father.

20 Clash (noun)

टकराना

Clash 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.

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