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1 Adulterate (verb)

मिलावट करना

Adulterate meaning

Make (something) impure by adding inferior or harmful substances.

Synonyms: Contaminate, Dilute, Taint, Pollute

Antonyms: Purify, Cleanse, Refine, Sanitize

Example: Some vendors were caught trying to adulterate milk with water to increase profit.

2 Anarchy (noun)

अराजकता

Anarchy meaning

A state of disorder due to absence of government or authority.

Synonyms: Chaos, Lawlessness, Disorder, Turmoil

Antonyms: Order, Stability, Government, Control

Example: After the sudden collapse of the administration, the city slipped into anarchy.

3 Asylum (noun)

शरण

Asylum meaning

Protection given by a government to someone who has left their own country for safety.

Synonyms: Refuge, Shelter, Sanctuary, Haven

Antonyms: Persecution, Extradition, Expulsion, Rejection

Example: The journalist sought asylum in another country after receiving threats at home.

4 Bestow (verb)

प्रदान करना

Bestow meaning

Give or present (an honor, right, or gift).

Synonyms: Confer, Grant, Present, Award

Antonyms: Withhold, Deny, Take, Remove

Example: The university will bestow the highest honor upon the scientist for her contribution.

5 Bleak (adjective)

निराशाजनक

Bleak meaning

Lacking hope or showing a gloomy outlook.

Synonyms: Gloomy, Desolate, Grim, Dreary

Antonyms: Hopeful, Bright, Cheerful, Optimistic

Example: After repeated failures, his future seemed bleak.

6 Brazen (adjective)

निर्लज्ज

Brazen meaning

Bold and shameless in behavior.

Synonyms: Shameless, Bold, Audacious, Impudent

Antonyms: Modest, Shy, Reserved, Humble

Example: He made a brazen attempt to lie even after being shown clear evidence.

7 Chronic (adjective)

दीर्घकालिक

Chronic meaning

Persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.

Synonyms: Long-standing, Persistent, Ongoing, Recurrent

Antonyms: Acute, Temporary, Short-term, Brief

Example: He has been suffering from chronic back pain for years.

8 Embark (verb)

आरंभ करना

Embark meaning

Begin a journey or start a new project/activity.

Synonyms: Begin, Commence, Start, Undertake

Antonyms: Finish, Conclude, Abandon, Stop

Example: She decided to embark on a new career after completing her degree.

9 Replenish (verb)

पुनः भरना

Replenish meaning

Fill something up again or restore to its former level.

Synonyms: Refill, Restore, Renew, Refill

Antonyms: Deplete, Exhaust, Drain, Empty

Example: The workers had to replenish the water supply after the long summer.

10 Strife (noun)

संघर्ष

Strife meaning

Angry or bitter conflict, especially for a long time.

Synonyms: Conflict, Discord, Clash, Contention

Antonyms: Harmony, Peace, Agreement, Unity

Example: Years of political strife left the region unstable and divided.

11 Accede (verb)

सहमति देना

Accede meaning

Agree or consent to a request or demand.

Synonyms: Agree, Consent, Assent, Comply

Antonyms: Refuse, Reject, Deny, Oppose

Example: The minister agreed to accede to the demands of the protestors after long negotiations.

12 August (adjective)

प्रतिष्ठित

August meaning

Respected and impressive; inspiring admiration.

Synonyms: Esteemed, Illustrious, Renowned, Eminent

Antonyms: Disreputable, Ignoble, Unknown, Ordinary

Example: The university honored an august scholar for his lifelong contributions to research.

13 Breach (noun/verb)

उल्लंघन / तोड़ना

Breach meaning

(Noun) A break or violation of a law, duty, or agreement; (Verb) To break or violate something.

Synonyms: Violation, Break, Infringement, Rupture

Antonyms: Compliance, Observance, Adherence, Fulfillment

Example: The company faced a lawsuit for breach of contract after failing to deliver the goods on time.

14 Debase (verb)

अवमूल्यन करना / नीचा दिखाना

Debase meaning

Reduce the quality or value of something; degrade.

Synonyms: Degrade, Demean, Cheapen, Corrupt

Antonyms: Elevate, Enhance, Improve, Refine

Example: Spreading lies can debase the reputation of an honest person.

15 Decree (noun/verb)

आदेश / फरमान

Decree meaning

(Noun) An official order issued by a legal authority; (Verb) To order officially.

Synonyms: Order, Edict, Mandate, Proclamation

Antonyms: Request, Appeal, Suggestion, Entreaty

Example: The court issued a decree to stop the illegal construction immediately.

16 Deplore (verb)

निंदा करना / दुःख प्रकट करना

Deplore meaning

Feel or express strong disapproval or sorrow about something.

Synonyms: Condemn, Lament, Regret, Denounce

Antonyms: Praise, Approve, Admire, Celebrate

Example: Citizens deplore the violence and demand strict action against the offenders.

17 Desecrate (verb)

अपवित्र करना

Desecrate meaning

Treat a sacred place or thing with violent disrespect; violate its holiness.

Synonyms: Profane, Defile, Violate, Dishonor

Antonyms: Consecrate, Sanctify, Honor, Purify

Example: The vandals tried to desecrate the temple by damaging its idols.

18 Estrange (verb)

अलग कर देना / दूरी पैदा करना

Estrange meaning

Cause someone to become distant or no longer friendly; alienate.

Synonyms: Alienate, Distance, Separate, Detach

Antonyms: Reconcile, Unite, Befriend, Connect

Example: Constant arguments can estrange close friends over time.

19 Impose (verb)

थोपना / लागू करना

Impose meaning

Force something to be accepted; place a burden, rule, or duty on someone.

Synonyms: Enforce, Inflict, Levy, Compel

Antonyms: Remove, Lift, Relinquish, Withdraw

Example: The government may impose a new tax to control excessive consumption.

20 Repeal (verb)

कानून को निरस्त करना

Repeal meaning

Officially cancel or revoke a law.

Synonyms: Abolish, Revoke, Annul, Rescind

Antonyms: Enact, Pass, Approve, Implement

Example: The parliament voted to repeal the outdated law after public criticism.

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