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1 Bystander (noun)

दर्शक

Bystander meaning

A person who is present at an event but does not take part in it.

Synonyms: Onlooker, Spectator, Observer, Witness

Antonyms: Participant, Actor, Doer, Contributor

Example: A bystander helped the injured man after the accident.

2 Outbreak (noun)

प्रकोप

Outbreak meaning

A sudden start or spread of something harmful, such as disease, violence, or war.

Synonyms: Eruption, Flare-up, Epidemic, Upsurge

Antonyms: Containment, Suppression, Cessation, Abatement

Example: The outbreak of disease created fear among the villagers.

3 Eavesdrop (verb)

छिपकर सुनना

Eavesdrop meaning

To secretly listen to another person’s private conversation.

Synonyms: Overhear, Snoop, Spy, Listen in

Antonyms: Ignore, Disregard, Tune out, Overlook

Example: He tried to eavesdrop on their private discussion.

4 Nuisance (noun)

उपद्रव

Nuisance meaning

A person, thing, or situation that causes trouble, annoyance, or inconvenience.

Synonyms: Annoyance, Bother, Irritant, Pest

Antonyms: Help, Benefit, Convenience, Pleasure

Example: Loud traffic became a nuisance for the residents.

5 Durability (noun)

टिकाऊपन

Durability meaning

The ability of something to last for a long time without damage.

Synonyms: Endurance, Resilience, Toughness, Longevity

Antonyms: Fragility, Weakness, Impermanence, Perishability

Example: The durability of this bag makes it suitable for daily use.

6 Excursion (noun)

भ्रमण

Excursion meaning

A short journey or trip, especially for pleasure or education.

Synonyms: Trip, Outing, Tour, Jaunt

Antonyms: Stay, Halt, Return, Settlement

Example: The students went on an excursion to the museum.

7 Afterthought (noun)

बाद में आया विचार

Afterthought meaning

An idea, remark, or decision that comes later after the main matter has already been considered.

Synonyms: Reconsideration, Addendum, Postscript, Belated idea

Antonyms: Forethought, Plan, Intention, Preparation

Example: His apology seemed like an afterthought.

8 Intermission (noun)

मध्यांतर

Intermission meaning

A short break between two parts of a play, movie, event, or activity.

Synonyms: Interval, Break, Pause, Recess

Antonyms: Continuation, Continuity, Resumption, Progression

Example: We bought snacks during the intermission of the movie.

9 Urbanization (noun)

शहरीकरण

Urbanization meaning

The process by which towns and cities grow as more people move to urban areas.

Synonyms: City growth, Urban development, Urban spread, Metropolitanization

Antonyms: Ruralization, De-urbanization, Village life, Rural development

Example: Rapid urbanization has increased pressure on city infrastructure.

10 Extremism (noun)

अतिवाद

Extremism meaning

Belief in and support for ideas or actions that are very extreme, especially in politics or religion.

Synonyms: Radicalism, Fanaticism, Zealotry, Militancy

Antonyms: Moderation, Tolerance, Balance, Restraint

Example: Extremism can disturb peace and social harmony.

11 Accomplish (verb)

सफलतापूर्वक पूरा करना

Accomplish meaning

To complete or achieve something successfully.

Synonyms: Achieve, Complete, Fulfill, Execute

Antonyms: Fail, Abandon, Neglect, Miss

Example: She worked hard to accomplish her goal.

12 Confine (verb)

सीमित करना

Confine meaning

To keep someone or something within limits or boundaries.

Synonyms: Restrict, Limit, Imprison, Restrain

Antonyms: Release, Free, Liberate, Expand

Example: The patient was confined to bed for a week.

13 Defy (verb)

अवज्ञा करना

Defy meaning

To openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something.

Synonyms: Resist, Challenge, Oppose, Disobey

Antonyms: Obey, Submit, Comply, Surrender

Example: The students decided to defy the unfair rule.

14 Dismiss (verb)

खारिज करना

Dismiss meaning

To reject, remove, or send someone away.

Synonyms: Reject, Discharge, Remove, Disregard

Antonyms: Accept, Appoint, Retain, Consider

Example: The manager dismissed the complaint as false.

15 Emphasize (verb)

ज़ोर देना

Emphasize meaning

To give special importance or attention to something.

Synonyms: Stress, Highlight, Underline, Accentuate

Antonyms: Ignore, Downplay, Minimize, Neglect

Example: The teacher emphasized the need for regular practice.

16 Malpractice (noun)

कदाचार

Malpractice meaning

Illegal, careless, or improper professional behavior.

Synonyms: Misconduct, Wrongdoing, Negligence, Corruption

Antonyms: Integrity, Honesty, Propriety, Ethics

Example: The doctor was punished for medical malpractice.

17 Automation (noun)

स्वचालन

Automation meaning

The use of machines or technology to do work automatically.

Synonyms: Mechanization, Computerization, Robotization, Automatic Operation

Antonyms: Manual Work, Human Operation, Hand Processing, Manual Control

Example: Automation has reduced the need for manual labor in factories.

18 Outcast (noun)

बहिष्कृत व्यक्ति

Outcast meaning

A person who is rejected or excluded from society or a group.

Synonyms: Exile, Pariah, Reject, Outsider

Antonyms: Insider, Member, Favorite, Accepted Person

Example: He felt like an outcast among his classmates.

19 Remarkable (adjective)

उल्लेखनीय

Remarkable meaning

Worthy of attention because of being unusual or excellent.

Synonyms: Extraordinary, Notable, Exceptional, Striking

Antonyms: Ordinary, Common, Average, Unremarkable

Example: She made remarkable progress in English.

20 Controversy (noun)

विवाद

Controversy meaning

A public disagreement or debate about something.

Synonyms: Dispute, Debate, Argument, Disagreement

Antonyms: Agreement, Consensus, Harmony, Accord

Example: The new law created a major controversy.

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