Checkmate(noun/verb)
A position in chess in which a king is trapped and cannot escape defeat.
Hindi meaning:शह और मात
Synonyms: Defeat, Conquest, Victory, Rout
Antonyms: Escape, Victory, Survival, Stalemate
Example: The young player surprised the champion by delivering checkmate.
Trick to remember: Checkmate means the king is checked and has no escape—game over.
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