1 Curtail (verb)
कटौती
Reduce in extent or quantity
Synonyms: Reduce, Cut, Decrease, Lessen
Antonyms: Increase, Lengthen, Long, Extended
Example: The new laws are an effort to curtail illegal drug use.
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1 Curtail (verb)
कटौती
Synonyms: Reduce, Cut, Decrease, Lessen
Antonyms: Increase, Lengthen, Long, Extended
Example: The new laws are an effort to curtail illegal drug use.
2 Endorsement (noun)
अनुमोदन
Synonyms: Support, Backing, Approval, Agreement
Antonyms: Denial, Disapproval, Disfavor, Opposition
Example: The newspaper has announced its political endorsements.
3 Eroded (verb)
घिस
Synonyms: Corrode, Destroy, Abrade, Bite
Antonyms: Build, Ignore, Neglect, Preserve
Example: Crashing waves have eroded the cliffs along the beach.
4 Occurred (verb)
घटित हुआ
Synonyms: Appear, Arise, Develop, Ensue
Antonyms: Hide, Precede, Stop
Example: The accident occurred at dawn.
5 Compromise (noun)
समझौता
Synonyms: Agreement, Understanding, Settlement, Terms
Antonyms: Denial, Disagreement, Misunderstanding, Refusal
Example: I think we can come to a compromise.
6 Defected (verb)
छोड़कर
Synonyms: Desertion, Divorce, Failure, Rejection
Antonyms: Enough, Harmony, Loyalty, Plenty
Example: When the national hockey team visited the US, half the players defected.
7 Conservative (adjective)
अनुदार
Synonyms: Traditional, Conventional, Orthodox, Stable
Antonyms: Incautious, Changeable, Inconstant, Unfixed
Example: The new judge is 50-year-old David Suitor who's regarded as a conservative.
8 Dominate (verb)
प्रभुत्व वाला
Synonyms: Presiding, Ruling, Governing, Controlling
Antonyms: Auxiliary, Extra, Impotent, Incapable
Example: The ruler was depicted as dominant by his size, costume, and actions.
9 Retaliate (verb)
प्रतिकार करना
Synonyms: Reciprocate, Get, Pay, Recompense
Antonyms: Depart, Leave, Lose, Take
Example: The children retaliated by flicking darts or throwing inkwells.
10 Aggressively (adverb)
आक्रामक
Synonyms: Combative, Contentious, Destructive, Intrusive
Antonyms: Calm, Complaisant, Easygoing, Laid-Back
Example: He started to get aggressive and began to shout.
11 Partial (adjective)
अंशत:
Synonyms: Moderately, Partly, Somewhat, Incompletely
Antonyms: Completely, Totally, Wholly
Example: The building was partially destroyed in the fire.
12 Asserted (verb)
जोर देना
Synonyms: Declare, Maintain, Contend, Argue
Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Disclaim, Negate
Example: He asserted that there were spies in the government.
13 Cohesion (noun)
जोड़नेवाला
Synonyms: Symmetric, Symmetrical, Coordinated, Compatible
Antonyms: Unequal, Uneven, Disordered, Irregular
Example: His family is very cohesive compared with mine.
14 Alliance (noun)
संधि
Synonyms: Association, League, Compact, Concordat
Antonyms: Dissociation, Disaffiliation, Separation, Severance
Example: We need to form a closer alliance between government and industry.
15 Overwhelming (adjective)
ज़बर्दस्त
Synonyms: Amazing, Astounding, Crushing, Devastating
Antonyms: Resistible, Temperate, Superficial, Moderate
Example: She felt an overwhelming desire to have another child.
16 Manipulation (noun)
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.
17 Affidavit (noun)
शपथपत्र
Synonyms: Oath, Testimony, Affirmation, Sworn Statement
Antonyms: Break, Condemn, Contradict, Deny.
Example: The individual has provided a written affidavit to a lawyer confirming this.
18 Exploitation (noun)
शोषण
Synonyms: Use, Leverage, Manipulate, Abuse
Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Misuse, Misapply
Example: The Bronze Age saw exploitation of gold deposits.
19 Tarnishing (verb)
कलंकति करना
Synonyms: Damage, Defame, Dim, Dull
Antonyms: Improve, Mend, Benefit, Clean
Example: The salt lifts the grime and the lemon juice cuts through the tarnish.
20 Credibility (noun)
विश्वसनीय
Synonyms: Acceptable, Reliable, Valid, Tenable
Antonyms: Untrustworthy, Deceptive, Dishonest, Irresponsible.
Example: Her claims seem credible to many.
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