Words starting with M

76 words, alphabetical. Each one with its Hindi meaning, what it actually means, five synonyms, five antonyms and a sentence it works in.

Mace

Noun

अधिकार-दंड

a heavy ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority

Synonyms
Staff · Scepter · Baton · Rod of office · Ceremonial club
Antonyms
Disarmament · Surrender · Powerlessness · Submission · Weakness

The sergeant-at-arms carried the ceremonial mace into the assembly hall.

Machination

Noun

षड्यंत्र

a plot or scheme, especially secret or devious

Synonyms
Scheme · Plot · Conspiracy · Intrigue · Maneuver
Antonyms
Openness · Honesty · Transparency · Fairness · Directness

Behind the sudden resignation lay months of boardroom machinations.

Maelstrom

Noun

उथल-पुथल

a powerful whirlpool, or a situation of confusion and disorder

Synonyms
Turmoil · Chaos · Whirlwind · Upheaval · Turbulence
Antonyms
Calm · Order · Stability · Peace · Tranquility

The company was thrown into a maelstrom of controversy overnight.

Magnanimous

Adjective

उदारचित्त

generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival

Synonyms
Generous · Charitable · Benevolent · Big-hearted · Noble
Antonyms
Petty · Mean · Vindictive · Ungenerous · Spiteful

The winning bidder was magnanimous in offering jobs to the rival's staff.

Makeshift

Adjective

अस्थायी

serving as a temporary substitute for something else

Synonyms
Temporary · Improvised · Provisional · Stopgap · Ad hoc
Antonyms
Permanent · Established · Fixed · Formal · Structured

The flood-hit branch operated out of a makeshift tent for weeks.

Malaise

Noun

बेचैनी

a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease

Synonyms
Unease · Discomfort · Disquiet · Angst · Lethargy
Antonyms
Wellbeing · Comfort · Vitality · Ease · Contentment

A sense of economic malaise settled over the region after the plant closure.

Malevolent

Adjective

बुराई चाहने वाला / द्वेषी

having or showing a wish to do evil to others

Synonyms
Malicious · Spiteful · Vindictive · Hostile · Vengeful
Antonyms
Benevolent · Kind · Compassionate · Caring · Charitable

The hacker's malevolent intent became clear once the ransom demand arrived.

Malfeasance

Noun

दुराचार

wrongdoing, especially by a public official or person in a position of trust

Synonyms
Misconduct · Wrongdoing · Corruption · Malpractice · Impropriety
Antonyms
Integrity · Honesty · Propriety · Rectitude · Fairness

The inquiry found evidence of malfeasance by senior loan officers.

Malicious

Adjective

दुर्भावनापूर्ण / जानबूझकर हानिकारक

intending to do harm

Synonyms
Spiteful · Vindictive · Malevolent · Hostile · Vicious
Antonyms
Benevolent · Kind · Well-meaning · Friendly · Compassionate

The bank traced the outage to a malicious cyberattack.

Malign

Verb

बदनाम करना

to speak ill of someone unfairly

Synonyms
Defame · Slander · Vilify · Denigrate · Disparage
Antonyms
Praise · Honor · Commend · Extol · Compliment

Rivals tried to malign the startup's reputation through fake reviews.

Malinger

Verb

बहाना बनाकर काम से बचना

to exaggerate or feign illness to avoid duty or work

Synonyms
Shirk · Feign illness · Loaf · Slack off · Avoid duty
Antonyms
Work diligently · Toil · Volunteer · Commit · Apply oneself

Management suspected the employee was beginning to malinger.

Malleable

Adjective

लचीला

easily influenced or shaped

Synonyms
Adaptable · Flexible · Pliable · Impressionable · Moldable
Antonyms
Rigid · Inflexible · Unyielding · Stubborn · Fixed

The policy remains malleable enough to adjust to changing markets.

Mandate

Noun

जनादेश

an official order or the authority to act in a certain way

Synonyms
Order · Directive · Authorization · Commission · Sanction
Antonyms
Prohibition · Ban · Restriction · Veto · Denial

The board received a clear mandate to pursue digital transformation.

Manifest

Verb

प्रकट होना

to display or show something clearly

Synonyms
Display · Reveal · Exhibit · Demonstrate · Show
Antonyms
Conceal · Hide · Mask · Suppress · Obscure

Signs of financial strain began to manifest within the first quarter.

Manifold

Adjective

अनेक

many and various

Synonyms
Numerous · Varied · Diverse · Multiple · Multifarious
Antonyms
Singular · Uniform · Few · Limited · Homogeneous

The manifold benefits of digital banking include speed and convenience.

Manoeuvre

Noun

चाल

a movement or action requiring skill and care, often to gain an advantage

Synonyms
Tactic · Maneuver · Strategy · Ploy · Move
Antonyms
Blunder · Misstep · Mistake · Miscalculation · Bungle

The last-minute manoeuvre saved the bank from a hostile takeover.

Marginal

Adjective

नगण्य

small in importance or degree, minimal

Synonyms
Minor · Slight · Negligible · Insignificant · Peripheral
Antonyms
Significant · Substantial · Major · Considerable · Central

The rate change had only a marginal effect on monthly repayments.

Massacre

Noun

नरसंहार

the indiscriminate killing of a large number of people

Synonyms
Slaughter · Carnage · Bloodbath · Butchery · Annihilation
Antonyms
Rescue · Protection · Preservation · Salvation · Safeguarding

Historians documented the massacre as one of the era's darkest events.

Maudlin

Adjective

भावुकतापूर्ण

self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental

Synonyms
Sentimental · Mawkish · Weepy · Overemotional · Sappy
Antonyms
Stoic · Composed · Unsentimental · Restrained · Reserved

The retirement speech turned unexpectedly maudlin.

Maul

Verb

बुरी तरह नोचना

to injure severely by tearing or wounding, or to criticize harshly

Synonyms
Savage · Mangle · Batter · Lacerate · Criticize severely
Antonyms
Caress · Protect · Spare · Pamper · Praise

Critics mauled the company's handling of the data breach.

Maven

Noun

विशेषज्ञ

a person with great knowledge or experience in a particular field; an expert

Synonyms
Expert · Connoisseur · Specialist · Authority · Guru
Antonyms
Novice · Amateur · Layperson · Beginner · Dilettante

The panel included a well-known finance maven from the industry.

Maverick

Noun

स्वतंत्र विचारक

an unorthodox or independent-minded person

Synonyms
Nonconformist · Rebel · Individualist · Iconoclast · Free spirit
Antonyms
Conformist · Traditionalist · Follower · Conventionalist · Loyalist

The maverick trader ignored the herd and shorted the overheated stock.

Mayhem

Noun

अफरा-तफरी

violent or extensive disorder; chaos

Synonyms
Chaos · Havoc · Turmoil · Bedlam · Pandemonium
Antonyms
Order · Calm · Peace · Tranquility · Stability

Mayhem erupted on the trading floor when the servers went down.

Meager

Adjective

अल्प

lacking in quantity or quality, scanty

Synonyms
Scanty · Sparse · Insufficient · Paltry · Skimpy
Antonyms
Abundant · Ample · Plentiful · Generous · Substantial

Farmers survived on a meager income before the subsidy was introduced.

Meander

Verb

घुमावदार रास्ते से चलना

to follow a winding course, or to wander aimlessly

Synonyms
Wander · Wind · Ramble · Drift · Zigzag
Antonyms
Proceed directly · Head straight · Beeline · Rush · Advance

The presentation began to meander away from the core agenda.

Meddle

Verb

दखल देना / हस्तक्षेप करना

to interfere in something that is not one's concern

Synonyms
Interfere · Intrude · Tamper · Intervene · Encroach
Antonyms
Refrain · Abstain · Withdraw · Disengage · Ignore

Governance guidelines state that board directors must not meddle in routine credit approvals.

Mediate

Verb

मध्यस्थता करना

to intervene between disputing parties to bring about agreement

Synonyms
Arbitrate · Intercede · Negotiate · Reconcile · Broker
Antonyms
Instigate · Provoke · Escalate · Inflame · Aggravate

A neutral third party was asked to mediate the shareholder dispute.

Mediocre

Adjective

सामान्य

of only average quality; not very good

Synonyms
Average · Ordinary · Unremarkable · Middling · Passable
Antonyms
Excellent · Outstanding · Superior · Exceptional · Exemplary

The fund posted a mediocre performance compared to its peers.

Medley

Noun

मिश्रण / सम्मिश्रण

a varied mixture or collection of different things

Synonyms
Mixture · Assortment · Potpourri · Blend · Variety
Antonyms
Uniformity · Singularity · Monotony · Homogeneity · Pure state

The diversified mutual fund holds a medley of blue-chip equities and sovereign bonds.

Melancholy

Noun

उदासी

a deep, pensive, and long-lasting sadness

Synonyms
Sadness · Gloom · Sorrow · Despondency · Wistfulness
Antonyms
Cheerfulness · Joy · Happiness · Elation · Gladness

A quiet melancholy settled over the office after the closure announcement.

Mendacious

Adjective

झूठा

not telling the truth, lying

Synonyms
Dishonest · Untruthful · Deceitful · Lying · Duplicitous
Antonyms
Honest · Truthful · Sincere · Candid · Trustworthy

The regulator called the disclosure statement mendacious and misleading.

Mercenary

Adjective

स्वार्थी

primarily motivated by financial gain

Synonyms
Money-driven · Grasping · Venal · Materialistic · Profit-seeking
Antonyms
Altruistic · Selfless · Idealistic · Generous · Charitable

Critics accused the fund manager of taking a purely mercenary approach.

Mercurial

Adjective

चंचल स्वभाव का

subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood

Synonyms
Volatile · Temperamental · Erratic · Unpredictable · Fickle
Antonyms
Stable · Steady · Even-tempered · Consistent · Calm

His mercurial temperament made him difficult to negotiate with.

Meritorious

Adjective

प्रशंसनीय

deserving reward or praise

Synonyms
Commendable · Praiseworthy · Deserving · Laudable · Exemplary
Antonyms
Blameworthy · Unworthy · Undeserving · Reprehensible · Shameful

The staff member received an award for meritorious service.

Metamorphosis

Noun

कायापलट

a complete change of form or nature

Synonyms
Transformation · Transfiguration · Conversion · Evolution · Overhaul
Antonyms
Stagnation · Constancy · Preservation · Continuity · Stasis

The company underwent a complete metamorphosis after the leadership change.

Mete

Verb

प्रदान करना

to dispense or allot something, especially punishment

Synonyms
Dispense · Administer · Allot · Apportion · Distribute
Antonyms
Withhold · Deny · Retain · Refuse · Reserve

The tribunal decided to mete out heavy fines to the defaulting firms.

Meticulous

Adjective

सूक्ष्म

showing great attention to detail, very careful

Synonyms
Careful · Precise · Thorough · Painstaking · Scrupulous
Antonyms
Careless · Sloppy · Negligent · Cursory · Slapdash

The auditor's meticulous approach uncovered a small but crucial error.

Mettle

Noun

साहस

a person's ability to cope well with difficulties, spirit and resilience

Synonyms
Courage · Fortitude · Grit · Resilience · Spirit
Antonyms
Cowardice · Weakness · Timidity · Fragility · Frailty

The crisis truly tested the new manager's mettle.

Microcosm

Noun

लघु रूप

a small representative sample or version of something much larger

Synonyms
Miniature · Epitome · Snapshot · Model · Reflection
Antonyms
Macrocosm · Whole · Totality · Universe · Entirety

The branch's struggles were a microcosm of the sector's wider troubles.

Milieu

Noun

परिवेश

a person's social environment or surroundings

Synonyms
Environment · Setting · Context · Surroundings · Backdrop
Antonyms
Vacuum · Isolation · Void · Detachment · Nowhere

The startup thrived in the competitive milieu of the fintech hub.

Millennial

Noun

सहस्राब्दी पीढ़ी

a person born roughly between the early 1980s and mid-1990s

Synonyms
Gen Y · Digital native · Young adult · Modern generation · Twenty-something
Antonyms
Baby boomer · Older generation · Gen X · Senior citizen · Traditionalist

Millennial customers now drive most of the bank's digital transactions.

Minuscule

Adjective

अत्यंत छोटा

extremely small

Synonyms
Tiny · Minute · Negligible · Microscopic · Diminutive
Antonyms
Huge · Enormous · Massive · Substantial · Considerable

The processing fee is minuscule compared to the loan amount.

Mirage

Noun

मृगतृष्णा

an illusion, especially a false hope or unattainable goal

Synonyms
Illusion · Delusion · Fantasy · Hallucination · Fata Morgana
Antonyms
Reality · Fact · Actuality · Truth · Certainty

The promised high returns turned out to be nothing more than a mirage.

Mire

Noun

दलदल

a stretch of swampy ground, or a situation of difficulty one is stuck in

Synonyms
Swamp · Bog · Quagmire · Marsh · Morass
Antonyms
Solid ground · Firm footing · Clarity · Ease · Stability

The company got caught in a mire of litigation after the fraud allegations.

Mirth

Noun

उल्लास

amusement, especially as expressed in laughter

Synonyms
Merriment · Laughter · Glee · Hilarity · Jollity
Antonyms
Sorrow · Gloom · Sadness · Solemnity · Melancholy

The office party was full of genuine mirth after a stressful quarter.

Misanthrope

Noun

मानवद्वेषी

a person who dislikes humankind and avoids society

Synonyms
Cynic · Recluse · Loner · Pessimist · Hermit
Antonyms
Philanthropist · Humanitarian · Socialite · Optimist · Extrovert

Colleagues jokingly called him the office misanthrope for skipping every event.

Miscellaneous

Adjective

विविध

consisting of various types or things, not one class

Synonyms
Assorted · Varied · Mixed · Sundry · Diverse
Antonyms
Uniform · Homogeneous · Single-category · Identical · Consistent

The report ends with a section covering miscellaneous expenses.

Miscreant

Noun

दुष्ट व्यक्ति

a person who behaves badly or unlawfully

Synonyms
Wrongdoer · Villain · Culprit · Offender · Delinquent
Antonyms
Saint · Model citizen · Law-abider · Innocent · Benefactor

The bank filed a case against the miscreants behind the phishing scam.

Misgiving

Noun

आशंका

a feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome of something

Synonyms
Doubt · Apprehension · Reservation · Qualm · Uncertainty
Antonyms
Confidence · Assurance · Certainty · Conviction · Trust

Despite public support, some board members had private misgivings about the deal.

Missive

Noun

पत्र

a letter, especially a long or official one

Synonyms
Letter · Communication · Dispatch · Note · Correspondence
Antonyms
Silence · Omission · Non-response · Verbal exchange · Unwritten word

The regulator's terse missive left little room for negotiation.

Mitigate

Verb

कम करना

to make something less severe or serious

Synonyms
Alleviate · Reduce · Ease · Lessen · Diminish
Antonyms
Aggravate · Worsen · Intensify · Increase · Exacerbate

Insurance helps mitigate the financial impact of unexpected losses.

Modicum

Noun

थोड़ी मात्रा

a small quantity of something, especially a good quality

Synonyms
Bit · Trace · Fraction · Iota · Smidgen
Antonyms
Abundance · Excess · Wealth · Plenty · Surplus

Even a modicum of caution could have prevented the loss.

Moiety

Noun

आधा भाग

one of two roughly equal parts; a share or portion

Synonyms
Half · Portion · Share · Segment · Fraction
Antonyms
Whole · Entirety · Totality · Full amount · Complete set

Each partner received an equal moiety of the settlement.

Mollify

Verb

शांत करना

to appease the anger or anxiety of someone

Synonyms
Placate · Appease · Soothe · Pacify · Conciliate
Antonyms
Provoke · Anger · Aggravate · Antagonize · Incite

The refund was meant to mollify the frustrated customer.

Momentous

Adjective

महत्वपूर्ण

of great importance or significance

Synonyms
Significant · Historic · Crucial · Landmark · Pivotal
Antonyms
Trivial · Insignificant · Minor · Unimportant · Negligible

The board's decision to go public was a momentous one.

Mongers

Noun

व्यापारी

dealers or traders in a specified commodity, often used disparagingly

Synonyms
Dealers · Traders · Peddlers · Purveyors · Merchants
Antonyms
Buyers · Consumers · Customers · Clients · Purchasers

Rumor mongers spread false claims about the bank's solvency.

Monomaniacal

Adjective

एकनिष्ठ जुनूनी

obsessively fixated on a single idea or interest

Synonyms
Obsessive · Fixated · Fanatical · Single-minded · Zealous
Antonyms
Balanced · Well-rounded · Indifferent · Detached · Flexible

His monomaniacal focus on cost-cutting ignored every other business risk.

Monotonous

Adjective

एकसुरा

dull and repetitive, lacking variety

Synonyms
Repetitive · Tedious · Dull · Humdrum · Unvarying
Antonyms
Varied · Exciting · Diverse · Stimulating · Dynamic

The monotonous data-entry work was finally automated.

Moot

Adjective

विचारणीय

subject to debate, or no longer having practical significance

Synonyms
Debatable · Arguable · Unresolved · Contestable · Questionable
Antonyms
Settled · Resolved · Certain · Undisputed · Decided

Whether the clause applies retroactively remains a moot point among lawyers.

Moratorium

Noun

स्थगन

a temporary prohibition or suspension of an activity, especially loan repayments

Synonyms
Suspension · Freeze · Postponement · Halt · Deferral
Antonyms
Resumption · Continuation · Enforcement · Activation · Restart

The RBI announced a moratorium on loan repayments during the crisis.

Morbid

Adjective

रुग्ण

characterized by an unhealthy interest in disturbing subjects

Synonyms
Gruesome · Macabre · Grim · Ghoulish · Unhealthy
Antonyms
Wholesome · Cheerful · Healthy · Pleasant · Uplifting

There was a morbid fascination with the collapsed fund's final days.

Moribund

Adjective

मृतप्राय

in a state of decline, approaching death, obsolescence, or extinction

Synonyms
Dying · Declining · Stagnant · Decaying · Waning
Antonyms
Thriving · Flourishing · Vibrant · Growing · Booming

Digital lenders breathed new life into a once moribund microfinance sector.

Morose

Adjective

उदास

sullen and ill-tempered

Synonyms
Sullen · Gloomy · Glum · Sulky · Despondent
Antonyms
Cheerful · Jovial · Upbeat · Bright · Genial

He grew morose after his proposal was rejected by the board.

Morphed

Verb

रूपांतरित हो गया

to change smoothly and gradually from one form into another

Synonyms
Transformed · Evolved · Metamorphosed · Changed · Converted
Antonyms
Remained · Stayed · Persisted · Stagnated · Stayed fixed

The small cooperative morphed into a full-fledged commercial bank over two decades.

Motif

Noun

प्रतिरूप

a recurring theme or idea, especially in art, design, or literature

Synonyms
Theme · Pattern · Design · Leitmotif · Element
Antonyms
Randomness · Inconsistency · Anomaly · Deviation · Irregularity

Trust and transparency emerged as a recurring motif in the bank's rebranding.

Motley

Adjective

विविधरंगी

incongruously varied in appearance or character

Synonyms
Heterogeneous · Ragtag · Piebald · Diverse · Assorted
Antonyms
Homogeneous · Uniform · Consistent · Identical · Matching

A motley group of investors backed the fledgling payments startup.

Muckraking

Noun

भंडाफोड़

the exposure of scandal, corruption, or wrongdoing, especially in journalism

Synonyms
Investigative reporting · Exposé · Scandal-mongering · Digging up dirt · Whistleblowing
Antonyms
Cover-up · Concealment · Suppression · Whitewashing · Silence

The financial journalist's muckraking exposed years of hidden losses.

Mucky

Adjective

गंदा

dirty or covered in mud; also, morally sordid

Synonyms
Filthy · Dirty · Grimy · Soiled · Muddy
Antonyms
Clean · Spotless · Pristine · Immaculate · Tidy

Investigators dug through a mucky trail of shell company transactions.

Mulling

Verb

विचार करना

to consider or think about something deeply

Synonyms
Pondering · Contemplating · Deliberating · Considering · Weighing
Antonyms
Dismissing · Ignoring · Disregarding · Overlooking · Neglecting

The board is mulling a full merger with its smaller rival.

Mundane

Adjective

नीरस

lacking excitement, ordinary

Synonyms
Ordinary · Routine · Dull · Everyday · Humdrum
Antonyms
Extraordinary · Exciting · Unusual · Remarkable · Exceptional

Even a mundane task like filing gets easier with the new software.

Munificent

Adjective

अति उदार

more generous than is usual or necessary

Synonyms
Generous · Lavish · Bountiful · Openhanded · Liberal
Antonyms
Stingy · Miserly · Tightfisted · Ungenerous · Parsimonious

The munificent donation funded the entire scholarship program.

Murky

Adjective

धुंधला

dark and gloomy, or difficult to understand; obscure

Synonyms
Obscure · Unclear · Cloudy · Hazy · Ambiguous
Antonyms
Clear · Transparent · Lucid · Distinct · Obvious

The fund's ownership structure remained murky even after the probe.

Mutable

Adjective

परिवर्तनशील

liable to change

Synonyms
Changeable · Variable · Fluid · Adaptable · Unstable
Antonyms
Immutable · Fixed · Constant · Permanent · Unchanging

Market sentiment proved highly mutable during the earnings season.

Muzzle

Verb

मुँह बंद करना

to prevent someone from speaking freely; to suppress

Synonyms
Silence · Suppress · Gag · Stifle · Restrain
Antonyms
Empower · Encourage · Amplify · Liberate · Unleash

Critics accused the firm of trying to muzzle the whistleblower with legal threats.

Myriad

Adjective

असंख्य

a countless or extremely great number

Synonyms
Countless · Innumerable · Numerous · Multitudinous · Manifold
Antonyms
Few · Scarce · Limited · Handful · Sparse

The platform offers a myriad of investment options for beginners.

Mystic

Noun

रहस्यवादी

a person who seeks spiritual truth through contemplation and intuition

Synonyms
Spiritual seeker · Visionary · Sage · Guru · Seer
Antonyms
Skeptic · Realist · Materialist · Rationalist · Pragmatist

The founder was often called a business mystic for his unconventional strategies.

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