1 Traction (noun)
संकर्षण
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.
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1 Traction (noun)
संकर्षण
Synonyms: Suction, Resistance, Adherence, Constriction
Antonyms: Slack, Looseness, Laxness
Example: His car hit a patch of ice and lost traction.
2 Sprawling (adjective)
विशाल
Synonyms: Extending, Diverging, Expanding, Radiating
Antonyms: Containing, Limiting, Restricting, Contracting
Example: He was sprawling in an armchair watching TV.
3 Compelled (verb)
मजबूर
Synonyms: Coerced, Forced, Obligated, Constrained
Antonyms: Freed, Released, Allowed, Permitted
Example: He felt compelled to apologize after his rude behavior.
4 Laundering (verb)
शोधन
Synonyms: Clean, Administration, Management
Antonyms: Dirty, Bedraggled, Begrimed
Example: Hunsaker was laundering the profits through his bank.
5 Pursuing (verb)
पीछा करना
Synonyms: Follow, Chase, Hunt, Stalk
Antonyms: Avoid, Flee, Aid, Assist
Example: The criminal is being pursued by police.
6 Scrambled (verb)
संघर्ष
Synonyms: Clamber, Climb, Crawl, Scrabble
Antonyms: Retreat, Rest, Stay, Stop.
Example: We scrambled up the hill.
7 Provoke (verb)
उकसावा
Synonyms: Affront, Harassment, Indignity, Insult
Antonyms: Normality, Respectful, Despair, Dissuasion
Example: You should stay calm and not respond to provocation.
8 Insurgency (noun)
विद्रोही
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
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
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
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
Synonyms: Worried, Anxious, Troubled, Distressed
Antonyms: Unconcerned, Carefree, Indifferent, Untroubled
Example: She was concerned about the safety of her children.
13 Abducted (verb)
अपहरण
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
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
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
Synonyms: Frightening, Menacing, Terrifying, Scaring.
Antonyms: Assure, Calm, Comfort, Embolden.
Example: He tries to intimidate his opponents.
17 Stated (adjective)
वर्णन
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
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
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
Synonyms: Fester, Hibernate, Languish, Stall
Antonyms: Build, Flourish, Grow, Help
Example: Blocked drains resulting in water stagnation.
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