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1 Traction (noun)

संकर्षण

Traction meaning

The ability of a wheel or tyre to hold the ground without sliding.

Synonyms: Suction, Resistance, Adherence, Constriction

Antonyms: Slack, Looseness, Laxness

Example: His car hit a patch of ice and lost traction.

2 Sprawling (adjective)

विशाल

Sprawling meaning

Spreading out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way.

Synonyms: Extending, Diverging, Expanding, Radiating

Antonyms: Containing, Limiting, Restricting, Contracting

Example: He was sprawling in an armchair watching TV.

3 Compelled (verb)

मजबूर

Compelled meaning

To force or oblige someone to do something.

Synonyms: Coerced, Forced, Obligated, Constrained

Antonyms: Freed, Released, Allowed, Permitted

Example: He felt compelled to apologize after his rude behavior.

4 Laundering (verb)

शोधन

Laundering meaning

Conceal the origins of (money obtained illegally)

Synonyms: Clean, Administration, Management

Antonyms: Dirty, Bedraggled, Begrimed

Example: Hunsaker was laundering the profits through his bank.

5 Pursuing (verb)

पीछा करना

Pursuing 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.

6 Scrambled (verb)

संघर्ष

Scrambled meaning

To move or climb quickly but with difficulty, often using your hands to help you.

Synonyms: Clamber, Climb, Crawl, Scrabble

Antonyms: Retreat, Rest, Stay, Stop.

Example: We scrambled up the hill.

7 Provoke (verb)

उकसावा

Provoke meaning

Action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately.

Synonyms: Affront, Harassment, Indignity, Insult

Antonyms: Normality, Respectful, Despair, Dissuasion

Example: You should stay calm and not respond to provocation.

8 Insurgency (noun)

विद्रोही

Insurgency meaning

A person who rises in active revolt, typically against an established government or authority.

Synonyms: Rebel, Revolutionary, Mutineer, Guerrilla

Antonyms: Loyalist, Patriot, Supporter, Advocate

Example: The government struggled to suppress the insurgent forces in the northern region.

9 Humiliating (adjective)

अपमानित

Humiliating meaning

Make (someone) feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride.

Synonyms: Confuse, Crush, Degrade, Demean

Antonyms: Encourage, Honor, Praise, Promote

Example: You'll humiliate me in front of the whole school.

10 Infiltration (noun)

प्रवेश

Infiltration meaning

The act of secretly entering or gaining access to a place or organization to acquire information or cause harm.

Synonyms: Penetration, Intrusion, Trespass, Ingress

Antonyms: Eviction, Expulsion, Withdrawal, Ejection

Example: The spy's infiltration into the organization went unnoticed for years.

11 Impunity (noun)

दण्डमुक्ति

Impunity meaning

Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.

Synonyms: Immunity, Exemption, Freedom, Protection

Antonyms: Accountability, Liability, Punishment, Responsibility

Example: The corrupt officials acted with impunity, knowing they would not face any consequences.

12 Concerning (adjective)

चिंतित

Concerning meaning

Worried, troubled, or anxious about something.

Synonyms: Worried, Anxious, Troubled, Distressed

Antonyms: Unconcerned, Carefree, Indifferent, Untroubled

Example: She was concerned about the safety of her children.

13 Abducted (verb)

अपहरण

Abducted meaning

The action of forcibly taking someone away against their will, typically to hold them captive.

Synonyms: Kidnapping, Seizure, Capturing, Snatching

Antonyms: Release, Liberation, Freedom, Rescue

Example: The police are investigating the abduction of the child from the park.

14 Hostile (adjective)

विरोधी

Hostile meaning

Showing or feeling opposition or dislike.

Synonyms: Adverse, Belligerent, Bitter, Contentious

Antonyms: Agreeable, Aiding, Favorable, Friendly

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

15 Defamation (noun)

बदनाम करना

Defamation meaning

Damage the good reputation of (someone)

Synonyms: Libel, Slander, Malign, Smear

Antonyms: Absolve, Acquit, Excuse, Dismiss

Example: He says he was defamed by reports that falsely identified him as a former gangster.

16 Intimidation (noun)

धमकी

Intimidation meaning

The action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated.

Synonyms: Frightening, Menacing, Terrifying, Scaring.

Antonyms: Assure, Calm, Comfort, Embolden.

Example: He tries to intimidate his opponents.

17 Stated (adjective)

वर्णन

Stated 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.

18 Referenced (verb)

संदर्भ

Referenced meaning

The action of mentioning or alluding to something.

Synonyms: Allusion, Hint, Innuendo, Mention

Antonyms: Unacknowledged, Rejection, Distrust, Disapproval

Example: Her former teacher gave her a reference when she applied for the job.

19 Manipulated (verb)

चालाकी

Manipulated meaning

To control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly.

Synonyms: Shape, Exploit, Maneuvers, Deceive

Antonyms: Destroy, Idle, Leave Alone

Example: Even I would fall to his manipulation, if he were to use it on me.

20 Stagnating (adjective)

स्थिरता

Stagnating meaning

A situation in which something stays the same and does not grow and develop.

Synonyms: Fester, Hibernate, Languish, Stall

Antonyms: Build, Flourish, Grow, Help

Example: Blocked drains resulting in water stagnation.

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