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1 Curtail (verb)

कटौती

Curtail meaning

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.

2 Endorsement (noun)

अनुमोदन

Endorsement meaning

The act of saying that you approve of or support something or someone.

Synonyms: Support, Backing, Approval, Agreement

Antonyms: Denial, Disapproval, Disfavor, Opposition

Example: The newspaper has announced its political endorsements.

3 Eroded (verb)

घिस

Eroded meaning

Gradually wear away (soil, rock, or land).

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

Occurred meaning

Having happened or taken place.

Synonyms: Appear, Arise, Develop, Ensue

Antonyms: Hide, Precede, Stop

Example: The accident occurred at dawn.

5 Compromise (noun)

समझौता

Compromise meaning

An agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion in order to agree.

Synonyms: Agreement, Understanding, Settlement, Terms

Antonyms: Denial, Disagreement, Misunderstanding, Refusal

Example: I think we can come to a compromise.

6 Defected (verb)

छोड़कर

Defected meaning

To leave a country, political party, etc., especially in order to join an opposing one.

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

Conservative meaning

Averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values.

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

Dominate meaning

Having power and influence over others.

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

Retaliate meaning

Make an attack in return for a similar attack.

Synonyms: Reciprocate, Get, Pay, Recompense

Antonyms: Depart, Leave, Lose, Take

Example: The children retaliated by flicking darts or throwing inkwells.

10 Aggressively (adverb)

आक्रामक

Aggressively meaning

Ready or likely to attack or confront

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:

Partial meaning

Not completely.

Synonyms: Moderately, Partly, Somewhat, Incompletely

Antonyms: Completely, Totally, Wholly

Example: The building was partially destroyed in the fire.

12 Asserted (verb)

जोर देना

Asserted meaning

State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

Synonyms: Declare, Maintain, Contend, Argue

Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Disclaim, Negate

Example: He asserted that there were spies in the government.

13 Cohesion (noun)

जोड़नेवाला

Cohesion meaning

United and working together effectively.

Synonyms: Symmetric, Symmetrical, Coordinated, Compatible

Antonyms: Unequal, Uneven, Disordered, Irregular

Example: His family is very cohesive compared with mine.

14 Alliance (noun)

संधि

Alliance meaning

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

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

Overwhelming meaning

Very great in amount.

Synonyms: Amazing, Astounding, Crushing, Devastating

Antonyms: Resistible, Temperate, Superficial, Moderate

Example: She felt an overwhelming desire to have another child.

16 Manipulation (noun)

चालाकी

Manipulation 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.

17 Affidavit (noun)

शपथपत्र

Affidavit meaning

A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.

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

Exploitation meaning

The act of using someone or something unfairly for your own advantage.

Synonyms: Use, Leverage, Manipulate, Abuse

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Misuse, Misapply

Example: The Bronze Age saw exploitation of gold deposits.

19 Tarnishing (verb)

कलंकति करना

Tarnishing meaning

Lose or cause to lose lustre, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture.

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

Credibility meaning

Able to be believed.

Synonyms: Acceptable, Reliable, Valid, Tenable

Antonyms: Untrustworthy, Deceptive, Dishonest, Irresponsible.

Example: Her claims seem credible to many.

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