Balkanize(verb)
Divide a place, group, or country into smaller and often hostile parts.
Hindi meaning:छोटे और अक्सर शत्रुतापूर्ण भागों में विभाजित करना
Synonyms: Fragment, Divide, Split, Disunite
Antonyms: Unite, Consolidate, Merge, Integrate
Example: Ethnic tensions threatened to balkanize the region into rival states.
Trick to remember: Balkanize yaad rakho as Balkan + size — ek bada area itna toot jaye ki chhote chhote hostile pieces ban jayein.
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