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Abhor (v.)
To hate deeply; to regard with disgust سخت نفرت کرنا، گھن محسوس کرنا || Syn: Loathe, Detest, Despise || Ant: Admire, Cherish, Love || Many people abhor violence in any form. || Co: Abhor violence, Abhor injustice, Strongly abhor || Abhorrence (n.) - His abhorrence of cruelty was evident in his actions. / Abhorrent (adj.) - The idea of cheating is abhorrent to him. / Abhorred (v. ) - She abhorred dishonesty in any form.
Bigot (n.)
A person who is intolerant toward different opinions متعصب، تنگ نظر شخص || Syn: Chauvinist, Extremist, Sectarian || Ant: Open-minded person, Tolerant individual || A bigot refuses to accept different perspectives. || Co: Religious bigot, Political bigot, Act like a bigot || Bigoted (adj.) - His bigoted views made meaningful discussion impossible. / Bigotry (n.) - Bigotry leads to unnecessary conflict in society.
Counterfeit (adj.) / (n.) / (v.)
Fake or made to deceive جعلی، نقل، دھوکہ دینا || Syn: Fake, Forged, Fraudulent || Ant: Genuine, Authentic, Real || The authorities seized a shipment of counterfeit goods. || Co: Counterfeit money, Counterfeit documents, Counterfeit goods || Counterfeiting (n.) - Counterfeiting currency is a serious crime. / Counterfeiter (n.) - The counterfeiter was arrested by the police. / Counterfeited (v.) - He had unknowingly counterfeited the document.
Enfranchise (v.)
To grant the right to vote or citizenship حق رائے دہی دینا، آزاد کرنا || Syn: Empower, Liberate, Grant suffrage || Ant: Disenfranchise, Oppress, Restrain || The movement fought to enfranchise women. || Co: Enfranchise people, Enfranchise citizens, Enfranchise minorities || Enfranchisement (n.) - The enfranchisement of marginalized groups is crucial for democracy. / Enfranchised (adj.) - Newly enfranchised citizens participated in the elections. / Enfranchising (v.) - The government is actively enfranchising minorities.
Hamper (v.)
To obstruct progress or movement روکنا، رکاوٹ ڈالنا || Syn: Hinder, Impede, Obstruct || Ant: Facilitate, Assist, Encourage || Heavy traffic hampers daily commutes. || Co: Hamper progress, Hamper efforts, Hamper success || Hampered (v.) - His injury hampered his ability to play football. / Hampering (n./adj.) - The continuous rainfall is hampering rescue operations.
Kindle (v.)
To ignite or inspire جلانا، ابھارنا، بھڑکانا || Syn: Ignite, Arouse, Spark || Ant: Extinguish, Dampen, Suppress || The teacher’s words kindled curiosity in the students. || Co: Kindle interest, Kindle passion, Kindle a fire || Kindling (n.) - The old newspapers served as kindling for the fire. / Kindled (v.) - His speech kindled hope among the people.
Noxious (adj.)
Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant نقصان دہ، زہریلا، مہلک || Syn: Toxic, Harmful, Deadly || Ant: Harmless, Beneficial, Safe || The factory released noxious fumes into the air. || Co: Noxious fumes, Noxious gases, Noxious effects || Noxiously (adv.) - He spoke noxiously, spreading negativity everywhere. / Noxiousness (n.) - The noxiousness of the chemical was evident from the dead fish in the river.
Placid (adj.)
Calm and peaceful پر سکون، مطمئن || Syn: Serene, Tranquil, Composed || Ant: Agitated, Turbulent, Restless || The lake was placid in the early morning. || Co: Placid nature, Placid waters, Remain placid || Placidly (adv.) - She walked placidly through the park, enjoying the silence. / Placidity (n.) - His placidity in stressful situations is admirable.
Remuneration (n.)
Payment for work or services معاوضہ، اجرت || Syn: Salary, Compensation, Wage || Ant: Penalty, Deduction, Unpaid labor || Employees expect fair remuneration for their work. || Co: Fair remuneration, Adequate remuneration, Remuneration package || Remunerate (v.) - The company failed to remunerate its workers properly. / Remunerated (adj.) - He was well remunerated for his services. / Remunerative (adj.) - The job offers a remunerative salary.
Talisman (n.)
An object believed to have magical protection تعویذ، گنڈا || Syn: Amulet, Charm, Lucky piece || Ant: Curse, Jinx, Hex || He carried a talisman for good luck. || Co: Lucky talisman, Powerful talisman, Wear a talisman || Talismanic (adj.) - The ancient coin had a talismanic significance. / Talismanically (adv.) - She wore her grandmother’s ring talismanically.
Abrasive (adj.)/(n.)
Rough or harsh; causing irritation کھردرا، سخت، تکلیف دہ || Syn: Harsh, Caustic, Corrosive || Ant: Smooth, Gentle, Soft || His abrasive remarks offended many people. || Co: Abrasive personality, Abrasive texture, Abrasive behavior || Abrasively (adv.) - He spoke abrasively, making everyone uncomfortable. / Abrasiveness (n.) - The abrasiveness of his tone was unsettling.
Bilk (v.)
To cheat or defraud someone دھوکہ دینا، فریب دینا || Syn: Swindle, Deceive, Cheat || Ant: Assist, Repay, Give || The contractor tried to bilk the customers by overcharging them. / He bilked the investors out of millions through a Ponzi scheme. || Co: Bilk someone out of money, Bilk investors || Bilker (n.) - The bilker was arrested for fraud. / Bilking (v.) - He was caught bilking customers out of their savings.
Covert (adj.)/(n.)
Secret or hidden خفیہ، پوشیدہ || Syn: Hidden, Concealed, Clandestine || Ant: Overt, Open, Public || The spy carried out a covert mission. || Co: Covert operation, Covert surveillance, Covert plan || Covertly (adv.) - He covertly observed the suspects. / Covertness (n.) - The covertness of the meeting raised suspicions.
Engender (v.)
To cause or give rise to something پیدا کرنا، جنم دینا || Syn: Generate, Induce, Produce || Ant: Prevent, Halt, Destroy || His speech engendered hope among the citizens. || Co: Engender change, Engender conflict, Engender enthusiasm || Engendering (n.) - The engendering of peace requires effort.
Hangar (n.)
A large building for housing aircraft ہوائی جہازوں کا گودام || Syn: Shed, Shelter, Garage || Ant: no direct Antonyms exist || The plane was moved into the hangar for repairs. || Co: Aircraft hangar, Military hangar, Hangar doors || Hangared (v.) - The jet was hangared for maintenance.
Knotty (adj.)
Complicated or difficult to solve الجھا ہوا، پیچیدہ || Syn: Complex, Intricate, Tangled || Ant: Simple, Easy, Straightforward || The lawyer had to deal with a knotty legal case. || Co: Knotty problem, Knotty issue, Knotty question || Knottiness (n.) - The knottiness of the puzzle frustrated him.
Nuance (n.)
A subtle difference in meaning or expression باریک نکتہ، لطیف فرق || Syn: Shade, Distinction, Subtlety || Ant: Obviousness, Simplicity, bluntness || Understanding the nuance of the poem requires deep thinking. || Co: Subtle nuance, Cultural nuance, Linguistic nuance || Nuanced (adj.) - His argument was well-structured and nuanced.
Plagiarism (n.)
Copying someone else’s work without permission سرقہ، چوری || Syn: Copying, Theft, Piracy || Ant: Originality, Authenticity, Honesty || The student was expelled for plagiarism. || Co: Avoid plagiarism, Detect plagiarism, Accuse of plagiarism || Plagiarize (v.) - He was caught plagiarizing in his research paper. / Plagiarized (adj.) - The book contained plagiarized content. / Plagiarist (n.) - A plagiarist was exposed in the writing competition.
Renown (n.)
Fame or widespread recognition شہرت، ناموری || Syn: Fame, Prestige, Distinction || Ant: Obscurity, Anonymity, Disgrace || The scientist gained renown for his discovery. || Co: International renown, Literary renown, Achieve renown || Renowned (adj.) - She is a renowned artist.
Tangent (n.)
A completely different line of thought or action غیر متعلق، غیر مربوط || Syn: Digression, Deviation, Off-topic || Ant: Directness || The speaker went off on a tangent and lost the audience’s attention. || Co: Go off on a tangent, Tangent to the topic || Tangential (adj.) - His argument was tangential to the discussion. / Tangentially (adv.) - He responded tangentially to the question.
Abasement (n.)
The act of humiliating or lowering in status ذلت، توہین || Syn: Humiliation, Degradation, Disgrace || Ant: Honor, Elevation, Respect || His constant abasement in front of his superiors showed his lack of confidence. || Co: Public abasement, Humiliating abasement, Feel abasement || Abase (v.) - He refused to abase himself for the promotion. / Abased (adj.) - She felt abased by their rude remarks.
Billowing (adj.)/(v.)
Swelling or moving in waves ابھرتا ہوا، پھیلتا ہوا || Syn: Surging, Rolling, Swelling || Ant: Stagnant, Motionless, Still || The billowing smoke from the factory darkened the sky. || Co: Billowing clouds, Billowing fabric, Billowing waves || Billow (n.) - The billow of dust covered the road. / Billowed (v.) - The sails billowed in the strong wind.
Cower (v.)
To crouch or shrink in fear خوف کے مارے دبک جانا || Syn: Cringe, Recoil, Tremble || Ant: Stand firm, Brave, Confront || The child cowered in the corner during the thunderstorm. || Co: Cower in fear, Cower before authority, Cower under pressure || Cowering (adj.) - The cowering dog hid behind the furniture.
Enhance (v.)
To improve or increase something بہتر بنانا، نکھارنا || Syn: Augment, Boost, Strengthen || Ant: Diminish, Reduce, Weaken || The new software will enhance the system’s performance. || Co: Enhance beauty, Enhance productivity, Enhance effectiveness || Enhanced (adj.) - The company introduced an enhanced version of the product. / Enhancement (n.) - The enhancement in security prevented cyber attacks.