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1). Endorsement (Noun) – समर्थन
Definition: the action of endorsing someone or something
Synonyms: support, backing, approval, seal of approval, agreement, acceptance
Antonyms: denial, disapproval, opposition
Usage: the issue of full independence received overwhelming endorsement
2). Neutrality (Noun) – तटस्थता
Definition: the state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartiality
Synonyms: impartiality, lack of bias, lack of prejudice, objectivity, open-mindedness, disinterestedness, even-handedness, fairness
Antonyms: partiality, bias, participation
Usage: during the war, Switzerland maintained its neutrality
3). Discrimination (Noun) – भेदभाव
Definition: the ability to judge what is of high quality; good judgement or taste
Synonyms: discernment, judgement, perception, perceptiveness, perspicacity, acumen, astuteness, shrewdness
Antonyms: impartiality, justice, equity, fairness
Usage: those who could afford to buy showed little taste or discrimination
4). Repeal (Verb) – निरसन करना
Definition: revoke or annul (a law or act of parliament)
Synonyms: revoke, rescind, cancel, reverse, abrogate, annul, nullify, declare null and void, make void, void, invalidate,
Antonyms: introduce, enact, ratify
Usage: the legislation was repealed five months later
5). Ostensibly (Adverb) – स्पष्ट रूप से
Definition: as appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so; apparently
Synonyms: apparently, seemingly, on the face of it, to all appearances, on the surface, to all intents and purposes, outwardly
Antonyms: genuinely, really, truly
Usage: the party secretary resigned, ostensibly from ill health
6). Rift (Noun) – दरार या अनबन
Definition: a crack, split, or breaks in something
Synonyms: crack, fault, flaw, split, break, breach, fissure, fracture, cleft, crevice, gap, cranny, slit, chink, interstice, cavity, opening, space, hole, aperture
Antonyms: closure, solid, continuation
Usage: the wind had torn open a rift in the clouds
7). Denigration (Noun) – बदनामी
Definition: the action of unfairly criticizing someone or something
Synonyms: defame, disparage, impugn, slander
Antonyms: approve, commend, compliment, flatter
Usage: I witnessed the denigration of anyone who failed to toe the line
8). Congruent (Adjective) – अनुरूप
Definition: in agreement or harmony
Synonyms: coinciding, concurring, compatible, conforming
Antonyms: disagreeable, incongruent, inharmonious
Usage: the rules may not be congruent with the requirements of the law
9). Divisive (Adjective) – विभाजक
Definition: tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people.
Synonyms: alienating, estranging, isolating, schismatic
Antonyms: accord, agreement, concord, concurrence, harmony
Usage: the highly divisive issue of abortion
10). Emphasize (Verb) – को महत्त्व देना
Definition: give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing
Synonyms: highlight, point up, spotlight, foreground, play up, make a point of
Antonyms: understate, play down
Usage: they emphasize the need for daily, one-to-one contact between parent and child
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