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1 Obstruct (verb)

रोकना

Obstruct meaning

To block or get in the way of something or someone, or to prevent something from happening or progressing by causing difficulties.

Synonyms: Block, Curb, Hamper, Impede

Antonyms: Advance, Assist, Encourage, Facilitate

Example: You do not wish to obstruct the course of justice.

2 Boasted (verb)

गर्व

Boasted meaning

Excessively proud and self-satisfied talk about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.

Synonyms: Brag, Crow, Swagger, Swank

Antonyms: Deprecate, Belittle, Humility, Modesty

Example: He's always boasting about his children's success at school.

3 Threats (noun)

धमकी

Threats meaning

A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done.

Synonyms: Warning, Ultimatum, Commination, Menaces

Antonyms: Certainty, Safety, Surety.

Example: The country is a great/major/serious threat to world peace.

4 Barred (adjective)

को छोड़कर

Barred meaning

Apart from, or except for

Synonyms: Except, Excluding, Without, Other than

Antonyms: Including, With, Allowing

Example: ‘Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the event will start at noon.’

5 Slammed (verb)

पटक दिया

Slammed meaning

Shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly.

Synonyms: Bang, Attacked, Scolded, Blasted

Antonyms: Loose, Open, Slack, Unsealed

Example: He slammed the door in my face.

6 Disrupted (verb)

बाधित

Disrupted meaning

Interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem.

Synonyms: Disturb, Rattle, Agitate, Bollix

Antonyms: Appease, Soothe, Calm, Clear Up

Example: Protesters disrupted the conference.

7 Notorious (adjective)

बदनाम

Notorious meaning

Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed.

Synonyms: Criminal, Scandalous, Blatant, Famed

Antonyms: Unknown, Anonymous, Faceless, Moral

Example: Shopkeepers too were notorious for the ' trading lies ' their businesses obliged them to tell.

8 Speculation (noun)

अनुमान

Speculation meaning

The activity of guessing possible answers to a question without having enough information to be certain.

Synonyms: Guesswork, Conjecture, Assumption, Theory

Antonyms: Reality, Truth, Certainty, Fact

Example: This is pure speculation on my part.

9 Unprecedented (adjective)

अभूतपूर्व

Unprecedented meaning

Never done or known before.

Synonyms: Unparalleled, Unequalled, Unmatched, Unrivalled

Antonyms: Bad, Common, Commonplace, Customary

Example: The team has enjoyed unprecedented success this year.

10 Struck (verb)

टकरा गया

Struck meaning

Hit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon or other implement.

Synonyms: Bang, Beat, Hit, Pound

Antonyms: Surrender, Lose, Miss, Not Touch

Example: He was convinced, not because he wanted to be, but because the depositions struck him as devastating.

11 Depicted (verb)

चित्रित

Depicted meaning

Represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form.

Synonyms: Characterize, Detail, Illustrate, Interpret

Antonyms: Hide, Conceal, Suppress, Confuse

Example: Her paintings depict the lives of ordinary people in the last century.

12 Portrayed (verb)

चित्रित

Portrayed 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.

13 Gathering (noun)

इकट्ठा

Gathering meaning

To come or be brought together in a group

Synonyms: Congregate, Convene, Assemble, Meet

Antonyms: Cancel, Disperse, Dissemble, Divide

Example: I gathered my hair up in a bun.

14 Controversy (noun)

विवाद

Controversy meaning

Prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion

Synonyms: Disagreement, Dispute, Argument, Debate

Antonyms: Agreement, Concurrence, Peace, Compliment

Example: The decision aroused much controversy among the students.

15 Regret (verb)

खेदजनक

Regret meaning

Making you feel sad and sorry about something

Synonyms: Calamitous, Deplorable, Dire, Disappointing

Antonyms: Cheerful, Comforting, Fortunate, Good

Example: His decision to quit is regrettable.

16 Numerous (adjective)

बहुत

Numerous meaning

Great in number.

Synonyms: Big, Diverse, Great, Large

Antonyms: Little, Miniature, Similar, Small

Example: We've had numerous meetings about it.

17 Clarified (verb)

स्पष्ट किया

Clarified meaning

Make (a statement or situation) less confused and more comprehensible

Synonyms: Simplify, Explain, Explicate, Define

Antonyms: Complicate, Confuse, Question, Mix Up

Example: Her explanation did not clarify matters much.

18 Criticism (noun)

आलोचना

Criticism meaning

What you think is bad about somebody/something.

Synonyms: Censure, Reproval, Condemnation, Denunciation

Antonyms: Approve, Commend, Compliment, Exonerate.

Example: There was much public criticism directed at the senator.

19 Intent (noun)

इरादा

Intent meaning

An aim or plan

Synonyms: Aim, Hope, Motive, Objective

Antonyms: Flexible, Indefinite, Soft, Trivial

Example: She announced her intention to run for governor.

20 Associate (verb)

संबंधित

Associate meaning

Connected with something else.

Synonyms: Identical, Like, Similar, Allied

Antonyms: Different, Dissimilar, Unlike, Distinct

Example: These symptoms are particularly associated with migraine headaches.

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