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1). Overshadow (Verb) – छाया में रखना
Definition: tower above and cast a shadow over
Synonyms: shade, darken, conceal, obscure, block out, obliterate, eclipse, screen, shroud, veil, mantle, cloak, mask
Antonyms: clear, explain, brighten
Usage: an enormous oak tree stood overshadowing the cottage
2). Allegation (Noun) – आरोप
Definition: a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof.
Synonyms: claim, assertion, declaration, statement, proclamation, contention, argument, affirmation, averment
Antonyms: exculpation, denial
Usage: he made allegations of corruption against the administration
3). Accusation (Noun) – दोषारोप
Definition: a charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong.
Synonyms:allegation, charge, claim, assertion, asseveration, attribution, incrimination, imputation, denouncement, indictment, arraignment, citation
Antonyms: absolve, clear, exonerate
Usage: accusations of bribery
4). Surreal (Adjective) – असली
Definition: having the qualities of surrealism; bizarre
Synonyms: unreal, dreamlike, fantastical, strange
Antonyms: real, natural, veritable, actual, normal
Usage: a surreal mix of fact and fantasy
5). Contentious (Adjective) – विवादास्पद
Definition: causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial
Synonyms: controversial, disputable, debatable, disputed, contended, open to question/debate, moot, vexed
Antonyms: nonaggressive, peaceable, uncombative, uncontentious
Usage: a contentious issue
6). Suspicion (Noun) – संदेह
Definition: a feeling or thought that something is possible, likely, or true
Synonyms:intuition, feeling, impression, inkling, surmise, guess, conjecture, speculation, hunch, fancy, notion, supposition, view, belief, idea, conclusion, theory, thesis, hypothesis
Antonyms: believing, careless, certain, confident, convinced, heedless, inattentive
Usage: she had a sneaking suspicion that he was laughing at her
7). Unscrupulous (Adjective) – नीतिज्ञानहीन
Definition: having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.
Synonyms:unprincipled, unethical, immoral, amoral, conscienceless, untrustworthy, shameless, reprobate, exploitative, corrupt
Antonyms: ethical, honest
Usage: unscrupulous landlords might be tempted to harass existing tenants
8). Contaminant (Noun) – संदूषक
Definition: a polluting or poisonous substance that makes something impure
Synonyms: contagion, corruption, epidemic, infection
Antonyms: cleanliness, sterility, purification, cure
Usage: people were exposed to airborne contaminant
9). Allay (Verb) – निराकरणकरना
Definition: diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry
Synonyms: reduce, diminish, decrease, lessen, assuage, alleviate, ease, relieve, soothe, soften, take the edge off, dull, cushion, mollify, moderate
Antonyms: increase, intensify
Usage: the report attempted to educate the public and allay fears
10). Stoke (Verb) – प्रोत्साहित या उत्तेजित करें
Definition: encourage or incite (a strong emotion or tendency)
Synonyms: feed, incite, inflame, sustain, charge
Antonyms: de-energize, deplete, discourage
Usage: his composure had the effect of stoking her anger
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