Words starting with P

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

Pacifist

Noun

शांतिवादी

a person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable

Synonyms
Peacemaker · Dove · Peace advocate · Nonviolent activist · Conscientious objector
Antonyms
Warmonger · Militarist · Hawk · Belligerent · Aggressor

The pacifist board member opposed the bank's investment in defence companies.

Pacify

Verb

शांत करना

to calm someone down, to bring peace

Synonyms
Calm · Soothe · Appease · Placate · Mollify
Antonyms
Agitate · Provoke · Inflame · Incite · Anger

The manager tried to pacify the angry customer with an immediate refund.

Paeans

Noun

स्तुति गान

songs or expressions of praise or triumph

Synonyms
Tributes · Eulogies · Praises · Panegyrics · Accolades
Antonyms
Criticism · Condemnation · Censure · Denunciation · Rebuke

Analysts sang paeans to the bank's record quarterly profits.

Painstaking

Adjective

सावधानीपूर्ण

done with great care and thoroughness

Synonyms
Meticulous · Thorough · Careful · Diligent · Scrupulous
Antonyms
Careless · Hasty · Sloppy · Slapdash · Cursory

It took painstaking cross-checking to trace the missing entry.

Palanquin

Noun

पालकी

a covered litter for one passenger, carried on poles by bearers

Synonyms
Litter · Sedan chair · Carriage · Conveyance · Bier
Antonyms
Automobile · Motor vehicle · Modern transport · Aircraft · Train

The heritage bank displayed an old palanquin used by its founder in the lobby museum.

Palatable

Adjective

स्वीकार्य

acceptable or agreeable, or pleasant to taste

Synonyms
Acceptable · Agreeable · Tolerable · Satisfactory · Appetizing
Antonyms
Unpalatable · Distasteful · Unacceptable · Repugnant · Objectionable

The revised terms made the loan far more palatable to borrowers.

Palliate

Verb

शमन करना

to make a problem less severe without solving it

Synonyms
Alleviate · Ease · Soften · Mitigate · Relieve
Antonyms
Aggravate · Worsen · Intensify · Exacerbate · Inflame

The relief package could only palliate, not eliminate, the farmers' debt burden.

Pallid

Adjective

फीका

pale, especially due to illness; lacking vitality

Synonyms
Pale · Wan · Colorless · Faded · Lackluster
Antonyms
Vibrant · Rosy · Robust · Colorful · Lively

The company's pallid growth numbers disappointed investors.

Palpable

Adjective

स्पष्ट रूप से महसूस होने वाला

able to be touched or felt, clearly evident

Synonyms
Tangible · Evident · Obvious · Noticeable · Perceptible
Antonyms
Intangible · Imperceptible · Unclear · Hidden · Vague

There was palpable relief in the room once the deal was signed.

Paltry

Adjective

तुच्छ

very small or meager amount

Synonyms
Meager · Trivial · Insignificant · Negligible · Scanty
Antonyms
Substantial · Considerable · Ample · Generous · Significant

Workers protested the paltry bonus offered this year.

Panacea

Noun

रामबाण

a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases

Synonyms
Cure-all · Remedy · Universal solution · Elixir · Silver bullet
Antonyms
Non-solution · Partial fix · Placebo · Ineffective remedy · Aggravation

Digital lending is helpful, but it's no panacea for financial exclusion.

Pandemonium

Noun

अफरा-तफरी

wild and noisy disorder or confusion

Synonyms
Chaos · Uproar · Bedlam · Turmoil · Mayhem
Antonyms
Order · Calm · Peace · Tranquility · Harmony

Pandemonium broke out on the trading floor when the news hit.

Pander

Verb

चापलूसी करना

to gratify or indulge an immoral or distasteful desire, need, or habit

Synonyms
Indulge · Gratify · Cater to · Appease · Flatter
Antonyms
Restrain · Discourage · Resist · Deny · Curb

Critics accused the bank of pandering to short-term investors at the cost of long-term stability.

Paradigm

Noun

प्रतिमान

a typical example or pattern of something, a model

Synonyms
Model · Pattern · Framework · Archetype · Template
Antonyms
Anomaly · Exception · Deviation · Irregularity · Aberration

Mobile-first banking has become the new industry paradigm.

Paradox

Noun

विरोधाभास

a statement or situation that seems contradictory but may be true

Synonyms
Contradiction · Anomaly · Puzzle · Incongruity · Inconsistency
Antonyms
Consistency · Certainty · Fact · Logic · Harmony

It's a paradox that lower rates sometimes reduce loan uptake in the short term.

Paramount

Adjective

सर्वोपरि

more important than anything else

Synonyms
Supreme · Foremost · Chief · Preeminent · Primary
Antonyms
Secondary · Minor · Trivial · Subordinate · Insignificant

Customer data security is of paramount importance to the bank.

Parity

Noun

समानता

the state of being equal

Synonyms
Equality · Equivalence · Balance · Uniformity · Evenness
Antonyms
Disparity · Inequality · Imbalance · Difference · Discrepancy

The new pay scale brought parity between the two departments.

Parochial

Adjective

संकीर्ण

having a limited or narrow outlook or scope

Synonyms
Narrow-minded · Insular · Provincial · Limited · Small-minded
Antonyms
Broad-minded · Cosmopolitan · Global · Worldly · Expansive

The bank's parochial approach to lending ignored opportunities beyond its home state.

Parody

Noun

नकल

an imitation of a style for comic effect

Synonyms
Satire · Spoof · Mockery · Caricature · Burlesque
Antonyms
Original · Tribute · Homage · Serious version · Genuine work

The ad became an internet parody within hours of its release.

Parsimonious

Adjective

कंजूस

unwilling to spend money or use resources, stingy

Synonyms
Stingy · Miserly · Frugal · Tightfisted · Thrifty
Antonyms
Generous · Lavish · Extravagant · Openhanded · Munificent

The parsimonious budget left little room for new hires.

Parsimoniously

Adverb

कंजूसी से

in a way that is very unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingily

Synonyms
Frugally · Stingily · Sparingly · Thriftily · Tightfistedly
Antonyms
Generously · Lavishly · Extravagantly · Liberally · Wastefully

The startup spent its seed funding parsimoniously to survive the funding winter.

Partisan

Adjective

पक्षपाती

strongly biased in favor of a party or cause

Synonyms
Biased · One-sided · Prejudiced · Sectarian · Factional
Antonyms
Impartial · Neutral · Unbiased · Objective · Balanced

The debate turned partisan, with each side defending its own scheme.

Passive

Adjective

निष्क्रिय

accepting what happens without active response, not participating

Synonyms
Inactive · Submissive · Compliant · Unresponsive · Docile
Antonyms
Active · Assertive · Proactive · Engaged · Dynamic

The regulator can no longer take a passive stance on data privacy.

Patent

Adjective

स्पष्ट

readily visible or intelligible, obvious

Synonyms
Obvious · Evident · Clear · Apparent · Manifest
Antonyms
Hidden · Obscure · Unclear · Concealed · Disguised

The report revealed a patent conflict of interest in the deal.

Pathetic

Adjective

दयनीय

arousing pity, or contemptibly inadequate

Synonyms
Pitiful · Sorry · Feeble · Inadequate · Woeful
Antonyms
Admirable · Impressive · Commendable · Strong · Adequate

The response to the flood victims' pleas was called pathetic by relief workers.

Pathos

Noun

करुणा भाव

a quality that evokes pity or sadness

Synonyms
Poignancy · Sadness · Sentiment · Emotion · Sorrow
Antonyms
Humor · Levity · Detachment · Indifference · Coldness

The victim's testimony carried a quiet pathos that moved the entire room.

Patronize

Verb

नीचा दिखाना

to treat someone in a condescending or superior manner

Synonyms
Condescend · Belittle · Look down on · Talk down to · Disdain
Antonyms
Respect · Honor · Praise · Revere · Defer to

Employees felt the new manager tended to patronize junior staff during meetings.

Paucity

Noun

कमी

the presence of something in small or insufficient quantities, scarcity

Synonyms
Scarcity · Shortage · Dearth · Insufficiency · Lack
Antonyms
Abundance · Plenty · Surplus · Excess · Profusion

A paucity of skilled staff slowed the branch's digital rollout.

Pauper

Noun

निर्धन व्यक्ति

a very poor person

Synonyms
Beggar · Destitute person · Indigent · Have-not · Down-and-out
Antonyms
Millionaire · Affluent person · Wealthy person · Tycoon · Magnate

The scheme aims to ensure no farmer is reduced to a pauper after one bad season.

Pauperism

Noun

दरिद्रता

the state of being extremely poor

Synonyms
Poverty · Destitution · Penury · Indigence · Impoverishment
Antonyms
Wealth · Affluence · Prosperity · Abundance · Riches

Rural pauperism declined significantly after the microfinance scheme was launched.

Pawn

Verb

बंधक रखना

to deposit an item as security for a loan

Synonyms
Hock · Mortgage · Deposit as security · Pledge · Collateralize
Antonyms
Redeem · Reclaim · Buy outright · Retain · Recover

Desperate for cash, the trader had to pawn his gold jewellery.

Peculiar

Adjective

विचित्र

strange or unusual

Synonyms
Odd · Strange · Unusual · Curious · Bizarre
Antonyms
Normal · Ordinary · Common · Typical · Usual

Auditors noticed a peculiar pattern in the withdrawal timings.

Peerless

Adjective

अद्वितीय

unequaled or unrivaled

Synonyms
Unrivaled · Unmatched · Unparalleled · Incomparable · Supreme
Antonyms
Ordinary · Common · Average · Comparable · Mediocre

The fund manager built a peerless track record over two decades.

Peg

Verb

स्थिर करना

to fix or set a price, rate, or amount at a particular level

Synonyms
Fix · Set · Anchor · Tie · Stabilize
Antonyms
Float · Fluctuate · Vary · Unfix · Destabilize

The central bank decided to peg the currency to the US dollar.

Penchant

Noun

रुझान

a strong or habitual liking for something

Synonyms
Inclination · Fondness · Predilection · Preference · Taste
Antonyms
Aversion · Dislike · Distaste · Reluctance · Antipathy

He has always had a penchant for high-risk, high-reward investments.

Pending

Adjective

लंबित

awaiting decision or settlement

Synonyms
Unresolved · Outstanding · Awaiting · Unsettled · Undecided
Antonyms
Resolved · Settled · Completed · Finalized · Concluded

Several loan applications remain pending due to incomplete documents.

Penitent

Adjective

पश्चातापी

feeling or showing sorrow for sin or wrongdoing

Synonyms
Repentant · Remorseful · Contrite · Regretful · Sorry
Antonyms
Unrepentant · Remorseless · Impenitent · Defiant · Unapologetic

The penitent employee offered to repay the misappropriated funds.

Pensive

Adjective

चिंतनशील

engaged in deep or serious thought

Synonyms
Reflective · Thoughtful · Contemplative · Meditative · Wistful
Antonyms
Carefree · Unreflective · Lighthearted · Distracted · Superficial

She grew pensive while reviewing the year's disappointing results.

Perceptible

Adjective

बोधगम्य

able to be perceived or noticed

Synonyms
Noticeable · Detectable · Discernible · Visible · Evident
Antonyms
Imperceptible · Undetectable · Invisible · Unnoticeable · Hidden

There was a perceptible shift in investor sentiment after the rate cut.

Perceptive

Adjective

सूक्ष्मदर्शी

having good insight or understanding

Synonyms
Insightful · Discerning · Observant · Astute · Sharp
Antonyms
Obtuse · Unperceptive · Oblivious · Insensitive · Dull

Her perceptive analysis identified the risk before it escalated.

Percolate

Verb

रिसना

to spread gradually through an area or group of people

Synonyms
Filter · Seep · Permeate · Spread · Diffuse
Antonyms
Stagnate · Block · Halt · Congeal · Stop

News of the merger began to percolate through the trading floor by noon.

Percolation

Noun

रिसाव

the gradual spreading or filtering of something through an area or medium

Synonyms
Seepage · Diffusion · Infiltration · Spread · Permeation
Antonyms
Stagnation · Blockage · Containment · Stoppage · Obstruction

The report tracked the percolation of digital payments into rural markets.

Peremptory

Adjective

तानाशाही भरा

insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusque manner

Synonyms
Imperious · Dictatorial · Authoritative · Commanding · Overbearing
Antonyms
Deferential · Meek · Submissive · Polite · Tentative

The auditor's peremptory tone unsettled the finance team during the review.

Perfunctory

Adjective

लापरवाही से किया गया

carried out with minimal effort or reflection

Synonyms
Cursory · Superficial · Hasty · Half-hearted · Routine
Antonyms
Thorough · Careful · Diligent · Attentive · Meticulous

The perfunctory review missed several obvious errors.

Peril

Noun

खतरा

serious and immediate danger

Synonyms
Danger · Risk · Hazard · Jeopardy · Threat
Antonyms
Safety · Security · Protection · Immunity · Shelter

Unchecked lending put the cooperative bank in financial peril.

Perilous

Adjective

खतरनाक

full of danger or risk

Synonyms
Dangerous · Hazardous · Risky · Precarious · Treacherous
Antonyms
Safe · Secure · Harmless · Protected · Riskless

An unhedged exposure to foreign currency fluctuations left the export firm in a perilous financial position.

Peripheral

Adjective

गौण

relating to the outer edge, of secondary importance

Synonyms
Marginal · Secondary · Minor · Tangential · Incidental
Antonyms
Central · Core · Essential · Primary · Fundamental

The dispute over office decor was entirely peripheral to the merger talks.

Permeate

Verb

व्याप्त होना

to spread throughout something

Synonyms
Pervade · Saturate · Infuse · Diffuse · Penetrate
Antonyms
Avoid · Bypass · Exclude · Repel · Evade

A culture of caution began to permeate the entire risk department.

Pernicious

Adjective

हानिकारक

having a harmful effect, especially gradually or subtly

Synonyms
Harmful · Destructive · Insidious · Detrimental · Damaging
Antonyms
Beneficial · Harmless · Wholesome · Helpful · Salutary

Payday loans can have a pernicious effect on already stretched households.

Perpetrator

Noun

अपराधी

a person who carries out a harmful, illegal, or immoral act

Synonyms
Offender · Culprit · Wrongdoer · Criminal · Miscreant
Antonyms
Victim · Innocent · Bystander · Sufferer · Target

Investigators identified the perpetrator behind the multi-crore banking fraud.

Perpetual

Adjective

चिरस्थायी

never ending or changing

Synonyms
Constant · Continuous · Endless · Everlasting · Unceasing
Antonyms
Temporary · Fleeting · Transient · Momentary · Intermittent

Small businesses complained of a perpetual cash-flow crunch.

Perpetuate

Verb

बनाए रखना

to make something continue indefinitely

Synonyms
Continue · Prolong · Sustain · Maintain · Preserve
Antonyms
End · Terminate · Discontinue · Abolish · Halt

Critics argued the fee structure only perpetuates financial inequality.

Perplex

Verb

उलझन में डालना

to confuse or puzzle

Synonyms
Confuse · Baffle · Bewilder · Puzzle · Mystify
Antonyms
Clarify · Enlighten · Explain · Illuminate · Simplify

The conflicting figures in the report perplexed the review committee.

Perquisite

Noun

अतिरिक्त लाभ

a benefit enjoyed as a result of one's job or position, in addition to salary

Synonyms
Perk · Benefit · Privilege · Bonus · Fringe benefit
Antonyms
Penalty · Deduction · Drawback · Liability · Cost

A company car was one of the perquisites offered to senior bank executives.

Persevere

Verb

दृढ़ता से लगे रहना

to continue in a course of action despite difficulty

Synonyms
Persist · Continue · Endure · Carry on · Press on
Antonyms
Quit · Abandon · Give up · Surrender · Relent

Despite repeated rejections, she chose to persevere with her loan application.

Persona

Noun

व्यक्तित्व छवि

the aspect of someone's character presented to others

Synonyms
Image · Facade · Character · Guise · Role
Antonyms
True self · Reality · Authenticity · Core identity · Substance

The confident persona he showed investors masked serious internal doubts.

Persuasive

Adjective

प्रेरक

good at convincing someone to believe or do something

Synonyms
Convincing · Compelling · Cogent · Effective · Influential
Antonyms
Unconvincing · Weak · Ineffective · Unpersuasive · Dubious

The CFO gave a persuasive presentation that won over skeptical investors.

Pertinent

Adjective

प्रासंगिक

relevant or applicable to a particular matter

Synonyms
Relevant · Applicable · Apt · Germane · Related
Antonyms
Irrelevant · Unrelated · Inapplicable · Immaterial · Extraneous

The auditor asked several pertinent questions about the missing receipts.

Perturb

Verb

व्याकुल करना

to make someone anxious or unsettled

Synonyms
Disturb · Unsettle · Agitate · Trouble · Fluster
Antonyms
Calm · Soothe · Reassure · Settle · Comfort

The unexpected resignation seemed to perturb even the seasoned board members.

Peruse

Verb

ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़ना

to read something thoroughly and carefully

Synonyms
Study · Examine · Scrutinize · Review · Read closely
Antonyms
Skim · Glance · Ignore · Overlook · Skip

Applicants are advised to peruse the terms before signing the loan agreement.

Pervasive

Adjective

व्यापक

spreading widely throughout an area or group

Synonyms
Widespread · Prevalent · Rampant · Universal · Extensive
Antonyms
Limited · Rare · Localized · Scarce · Uncommon

Digital payment adoption is now pervasive even in small towns.

Perversion

Noun

विकृति

the alteration of something from its original meaning or use to a bad or unnatural one

Synonyms
Distortion · Corruption · Debasement · Twisting · Misuse
Antonyms
Correction · Restoration · Purification · Rectification · Normalcy

Critics called the loophole a perversion of the original tax law's intent.

Pessimism

Noun

निराशावाद

a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen

Synonyms
Negativity · Cynicism · Despondency · Gloom · Doubt
Antonyms
Optimism · Hope · Positivity · Confidence · Cheerfulness

Market pessimism deepened after the disappointing GDP figures.

Petite

Adjective

छोटे कद की

attractively small and slim in build

Synonyms
Small · Slight · Dainty · Diminutive · Slender
Antonyms
Large · Tall · Bulky · Hefty · Sizeable

The petite branch office belied its high daily transaction volume.

Petty

Adjective

तुच्छ

of little importance, trivial

Synonyms
Trivial · Minor · Insignificant · Trifling · Small-minded
Antonyms
Significant · Major · Important · Substantial · Serious

The dispute began over a petty clerical error.

Petulant

Adjective

चिड़चिड़ा

childishly sulky or bad-tempered

Synonyms
Sulky · Peevish · Irritable · Cranky · Testy
Antonyms
Good-natured · Even-tempered · Amiable · Patient · Cheerful

The petulant response to the routine query surprised the customer support team.

Philanthropic

Adjective

परोपकारी

seeking to promote the welfare of others, generous

Synonyms
Charitable · Benevolent · Humanitarian · Generous · Altruistic
Antonyms
Selfish · Miserly · Uncharitable · Stingy · Mean

The foundation's philanthropic work has funded rural schools for a decade.

Philistine

Noun

संस्कृतिविरोधी व्यक्ति

a person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts

Synonyms
Uncultured person · Boor · Lowbrow · Vulgarian · Ignoramus
Antonyms
Connoisseur · Aesthete · Sophisticate · Intellectual · Culture enthusiast

He was jokingly called a philistine for skipping the bank's art exhibit.

Phlegmatic

Adjective

शांत स्वभाव का

having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition

Synonyms
Calm · Stoic · Unemotional · Composed · Impassive
Antonyms
Excitable · Emotional · Volatile · Passionate · Reactive

The phlegmatic CFO rarely showed reaction to even the worst quarterly numbers.

Piece-meal

Adjective

टुकड़ों में

done or achieved in an unsystematic or partial way, over a period of time

Synonyms
Fragmentary · Gradual · Bit-by-bit · Sporadic · Disjointed
Antonyms
Wholesale · Comprehensive · Systematic · Unified · Complete

The bank rolled out digital reforms in a piece-meal fashion rather than all at once.

Piety

Noun

धर्मपरायणता

the quality of being religious or reverent

Synonyms
Devotion · Reverence · Faith · Devoutness · Religiousness
Antonyms
Impiety · Irreverence · Godlessness · Sacrilege · Indifference

The founder's personal piety shaped the charitable trust's mission.

Pilfer

Verb

चोरी करना

to steal, especially in small quantities

Synonyms
Steal · Filch · Purloin · Swipe · Embezzle
Antonyms
Return · Restore · Donate · Give · Repay

The clerk was caught trying to pilfer small amounts from the petty cash box.

Pilferage

Noun

चोरी

the act of stealing, especially in small quantities

Synonyms
Theft · Petty theft · Stealing · Larceny · Filching
Antonyms
Restitution · Return · Honesty · Safekeeping · Preservation

CCTV cameras were installed to curb pilferage at the cash counters.

Pinnacle

Noun

शिखर

the highest point of achievement or success

Synonyms
Peak · Summit · Zenith · Apex · Height
Antonyms
Nadir · Bottom · Depth · Base · Low point

Winning the national award marked the pinnacle of her banking career.

Pious

Adjective

धर्मपरायण

devoutly religious

Synonyms
Devout · Religious · Reverent · Godly · Faithful
Antonyms
Impious · Irreverent · Godless · Sacrilegious · Secular

The pious founder insisted the bank's profits fund community welfare.

Piquant

Adjective

चटपटा

having a pleasantly sharp taste or appealingly stimulating quality

Synonyms
Spicy · Tangy · Zesty · Stimulating · Provocative
Antonyms
Bland · Dull · Insipid · Tasteless · Flat

The columnist's piquant critique of the merger drew wide attention.

Pique

Noun

नाराज़गी

a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight

Synonyms
Resentment · Annoyance · Irritation · Indignation · Displeasure
Antonyms
Contentment · Satisfaction · Pleasure · Delight · Approval

In a fit of pique, he threatened to withdraw his entire portfolio.

Pithy

Adjective

सारगर्भित

concise and forcefully expressive

Synonyms
Concise · Succinct · Terse · Compact · Incisive
Antonyms
Verbose · Wordy · Rambling · Long-winded · Vague

The CEO's pithy summary captured the entire quarter in two sentences.

Pittance

Noun

तुच्छ राशि

a very small or inadequate amount of money

Synonyms
Trifle · Peanuts · Meagre sum · Scrap · Trickle
Antonyms
Fortune · Bounty · Windfall · Large sum · Riches

Depositors received a mere pittance in interest during the low-rate era.

Pivotal

Adjective

केंद्रीय

of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something

Synonyms
Crucial · Central · Critical · Key · Essential
Antonyms
Minor · Trivial · Peripheral · Insignificant · Unimportant

The RBI's rate decision played a pivotal role in stabilizing the rupee.

Placard

Noun

पोस्टर

a large notice or sign, especially one used for advertising or protest

Synonyms
Poster · Sign · Banner · Notice · Bill
Antonyms
Silence · Concealment · Secrecy · Blank space · Absence

Protesting depositors held placards outside the bank's headquarters.

Placate

Verb

मनाना / संतुष्ट करना

to make someone less angry or hostile, typically by concessions

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

The airline offered compensation to placate the delayed passengers.

Placid

Adjective

शांत

not easily upset or excited, calm and peaceful

Synonyms
Calm · Serene · Tranquil · Peaceful · Composed
Antonyms
Turbulent · Agitated · Volatile · Excitable · Stormy

Markets stayed placid despite the surprise policy announcement.

Plagiarism

Noun

साहित्यिक चोरी

the practice of taking someone else's work and passing it off as one's own

Synonyms
Copying · Piracy · Infringement · Theft · Appropriation
Antonyms
Originality · Authenticity · Creativity · Genuineness · Innovation

The research report was withdrawn after allegations of plagiarism surfaced.

Plaintive

Adjective

विलापपूर्ण

sounding sad and mournful

Synonyms
Mournful · Sorrowful · Wistful · Melancholy · Doleful
Antonyms
Cheerful · Joyful · Upbeat · Bright · Lively

The plaintive tone of the complaint letter revealed genuine distress.

Platitude

Noun

घिसी-पिटी बात

a remark that is trite and overused, lacking real thought

Synonyms
Cliche · Truism · Banality · Commonplace · Stock phrase
Antonyms
Insight · Original thought · Revelation · Wisdom · Fresh idea

The apology was dismissed as empty corporate platitude.

Plaudit

Noun

प्रशंसा / शाबाशी

an expression of praise or approval

Synonyms
Acclaim · Commendation · Applause · Approval · Kudos
Antonyms
Condemnation · Criticism · Disapproval · Censure · Reprimand

The governor's swift response to the liquidity squeeze earned universal plaudits from economists.

Plausible

Adjective

विश्वसनीय

seeming reasonable or probable

Synonyms
Believable · Credible · Reasonable · Convincing · Feasible
Antonyms
Implausible · Unbelievable · Unlikely · Doubtful · Far-fetched

The company offered a plausible explanation for the delayed filing.

Plebiscite

Noun

जनमत संग्रह

a direct vote by all members of an electorate on an important public question

Synonyms
Referendum · Vote · Ballot · Poll · Election
Antonyms
Decree · Dictate · Imposition · Autocracy · Mandate

Shareholders called for a plebiscite before approving the controversial merger.

Plenary

Adjective

पूर्ण

complete in every respect, absolute; or attended by all members

Synonyms
Full · Complete · Absolute · Comprehensive · Unrestricted
Antonyms
Partial · Limited · Restricted · Incomplete · Conditional

The board was granted plenary authority to approve the merger.

Plenitude

Noun

प्रचुरता

an abundance or complete supply of something

Synonyms
Abundance · Plenty · Profusion · Copiousness · Bounty
Antonyms
Scarcity · Dearth · Shortage · Lack · Deficiency

A plenitude of liquidity in the market kept interest rates low.

Plentiful

Adjective

प्रचुर

existing in or providing a large quantity; abundant

Synonyms
Abundant · Copious · Ample · Bountiful · Profuse
Antonyms
Scarce · Sparse · Meagre · Insufficient · Limited

Credit was plentiful during the low interest rate cycle.

Plenum

Noun

पूर्ण सभा

a full assembly of all members of a group, especially a legislative body

Synonyms
Assembly · Convention · Session · Congress · Gathering
Antonyms
Subcommittee · Fragment · Faction · Splinter group · Individual

The bank's annual plenum brought together branch heads from across the country.

Plethora

Noun

अधिकता

a large or excessive amount of something

Synonyms
Abundance · Excess · Surplus · Multitude · Glut
Antonyms
Scarcity · Dearth · Shortage · Paucity · Lack

Customers faced a plethora of loan options after the sector was deregulated.

Plexus

Noun

जाल

a network of nerves or vessels; broadly, an intricate network

Synonyms
Network · Web · Mesh · Tangle · System
Antonyms
Single strand · Isolation · Simplicity · Separation · Individual unit

The bank's branch network formed a dense plexus connecting rural and urban India.

Pliable

Adjective

लचीला

easily bent, or easily influenced

Synonyms
Flexible · Malleable · Supple · Adaptable · Yielding
Antonyms
Rigid · Stiff · Inflexible · Unyielding · Firm

The junior staff proved too pliable, agreeing to every unreasonable request.

Plight

Noun

दुर्दशा

a dangerous, difficult, or unfortunate situation

Synonyms
Predicament · Hardship · Difficulty · Ordeal · Trouble
Antonyms
Fortune · Comfort · Ease · Prosperity · Advantage

The scheme was designed to address the plight of small farmers.

Plucky

Adjective

साहसी / हिम्मतवाला

having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties

Synonyms
Courageous · Brave · Valiant · Feisty · Spirited
Antonyms
Cowardly · Timid · Fearful · Faint-hearted · Craven

The plucky rural cooperative managed to expand its loan book despite fierce commercial competition.

Plummet

Verb

तेज़ी से गिरना

to fall or drop suddenly and steeply

Synonyms
Plunge · Nosedive · Tumble · Drop · Collapse
Antonyms
Soar · Rise · Climb · Surge · Rocket

Shares of the company began to plummet after the scandal broke.

Plunder

Verb

लूटना

to steal goods from a place or person, typically using force

Synonyms
Loot · Pillage · Ransack · Rob · Raid
Antonyms
Protect · Restore · Return · Preserve · Safeguard

The scam allowed insiders to plunder depositors' savings for years.

Plunge

Noun

गिरावट

a sudden and dramatic fall or drop

Synonyms
Dive · Drop · Plummet · Tumble · Descent
Antonyms
Rise · Climb · Surge · Ascent · Rally

A sudden drop in consumer demand caused retail deposits to take a sharp plunge.

Poignant

Adjective

मार्मिक

evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret

Synonyms
Touching · Moving · Heartrending · Emotional · Affecting
Antonyms
Unmoving · Trivial · Unaffecting · Dull · Unemotional

The retiring employee's speech was a poignant reminder of how far the bank had come.

Polarize

Verb

ध्रुवीकरण करना

to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions

Synonyms
Divide · Split · Separate · Alienate · Segregate
Antonyms
Unite · Unify · Merge · Reconcile · Harmonize

The proposed fee hike began to polarize opinion within the board.

Polemic

Noun

विवादास्पद लेख

a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something

Synonyms
Diatribe · Tirade · Attack · Invective · Rant
Antonyms
Endorsement · Praise · Tribute · Compliment · Eulogy

The columnist wrote a scathing polemic against the bank's lending practices.

Ponder

Verb

विचार करना

to think about something carefully

Synonyms
Contemplate · Consider · Reflect · Deliberate · Muse
Antonyms
Ignore · Disregard · Dismiss · Overlook · Neglect

The committee took a week to ponder the proposed merger.

Ponderous

Adjective

नीरस

slow and clumsy because of great weight; dull and laborious

Synonyms
Cumbersome · Heavy · Tedious · Labored · Sluggish
Antonyms
Light · Agile · Brisk · Nimble · Lively

The ponderous approval process discouraged first-time applicants.

Portent

Noun

संकेत

a sign or warning of a future event, especially something momentous

Synonyms
Omen · Sign · Harbinger · Warning · Indication
Antonyms
Aftermath · Consequence · Result · Outcome · Sequel

Rising defaults were an early portent of the coming recession.

Portray

Verb

चित्रित करना

to depict or represent in a particular way

Synonyms
Depict · Represent · Describe · Illustrate · Characterize
Antonyms
Distort · Misrepresent · Conceal · Obscure · Hide

The ad campaign sought to portray the bank as customer-friendly.

Posterity

Noun

भावी पीढ़ी

all future generations of people

Synonyms
Future generations · Descendants · Offspring · Successors · Heirs
Antonyms
Ancestors · Predecessors · Forebears · Past generations · Progenitors

The founder wanted the bank's charter preserved for posterity.

Posthumous

Adjective

मरणोपरांत

occurring after one's death

Synonyms
Post-mortem · After-death · Post-burial · Post-life · Subsequent
Antonyms
Living · Contemporary · In-lifetime · Present · Current

The founder received a posthumous award for his lifetime contributions to banking.

Postulate

Verb

प्रतिपादित करना

to suggest or assume the existence of something as a basis for reasoning

Synonyms
Assume · Propose · Hypothesize · Suggest · Theorize
Antonyms
Disprove · Refute · Confirm as fact · Reject · Verify

Economists postulate that the slowdown will ease by next quarter.

Potent

Adjective

शक्तिशाली

having great power, force, or effect

Synonyms
Powerful · Strong · Forceful · Effective · Formidable
Antonyms
Weak · Ineffective · Feeble · Powerless · Impotent

Interest-rate policy remains a potent tool for controlling inflation.

Potentate

Noun

शक्तिशाली शासक

a monarch or ruler with great power

Synonyms
Ruler · Monarch · Sovereign · Autocrat · Dictator
Antonyms
Subject · Commoner · Servant · Follower · Citizen

He was jokingly called the branch's local potentate for his controlling style.

Pragmatic

Adjective

व्यावहारिक

dealing with things in a practical, sensible way

Synonyms
Practical · Realistic · Sensible · Rational · Down-to-earth
Antonyms
Idealistic · Impractical · Unrealistic · Theoretical · Visionary

The board took a pragmatic approach and postponed the risky expansion.

Precarious

Adjective

अनिश्चित

not securely held, uncertain

Synonyms
Unstable · Uncertain · Risky · Shaky · Insecure
Antonyms
Stable · Secure · Safe · Certain · Steady

The startup's finances remained precarious despite the recent funding.

Precedent

Noun

पूर्व उदाहरण

an earlier event used as a guide for later decisions

Synonyms
Example · Model · Standard · Benchmark · Reference
Antonyms
Novelty · First instance · Innovation · Anomaly · Exception

The ruling set a precedent for how similar disputes would be handled.

Precinct

Noun

क्षेत्र

a district of a city or town, especially one set aside for a particular purpose

Synonyms
District · Zone · Area · Sector · Quarter
Antonyms
Whole city · Entirety · Nationwide area · Boundless area · Unbounded region

A new bank branch opened within the shopping precinct.

Precipitate

Verb

शीघ्र घटित कराना

to cause something to happen suddenly or sooner than expected

Synonyms
Trigger · Hasten · Provoke · Accelerate · Induce
Antonyms
Delay · Prevent · Postpone · Hinder · Avert

The rumor precipitated a sudden rush of withdrawals.

Precise

Adjective

सटीक

marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail

Synonyms
Exact · Accurate · Specific · Meticulous · Definite
Antonyms
Vague · Imprecise · Inexact · Approximate · Ambiguous

Auditors demanded precise figures for every disputed transaction.

Preclude

Verb

असंभव बनाना

to prevent from happening, make impossible

Synonyms
Prevent · Rule out · Exclude · Bar · Inhibit
Antonyms
Allow · Permit · Enable · Facilitate · Encourage

A poor credit score can preclude approval for a personal loan.

Precocious

Adjective

समय से पहले परिपक्व

having developed abilities or qualities at an earlier age than usual

Synonyms
Advanced · Gifted · Talented · Mature · Prodigious
Antonyms
Backward · Slow · Underdeveloped · Immature · Delayed

The precocious young analyst was promoted well ahead of her peers.

Predatory

Adjective

शोषणकारी

seeking to exploit or oppress others

Synonyms
Exploitative · Rapacious · Ruthless · Aggressive · Opportunistic
Antonyms
Protective · Fair · Charitable · Supportive · Ethical

Regulators cracked down on predatory lending targeting vulnerable borrowers.

Predecessor

Noun

पूर्ववर्ती

a person who held a job or office before the current holder

Synonyms
Forerunner · Antecedent · Precursor · Former holder · Ancestor
Antonyms
Successor · Heir · Replacement · Follower · Descendant

The new CEO continued many reforms started by her predecessor.

Predicament

Noun

कठिन परिस्थिति

a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation

Synonyms
Dilemma · Plight · Quandary · Difficulty · Fix
Antonyms
Solution · Resolution · Ease · Comfort · Advantage

The delayed payment left the vendor in a financial predicament.

Predominant

Adjective

प्रमुख

the strongest or most noticeable element

Synonyms
Dominant · Prevailing · Principal · Chief · Main
Antonyms
Minor · Secondary · Subordinate · Insignificant · Marginal

Cash remains the predominant mode of payment in rural markets.

Preemptive

Adjective

निवारक

taken as a measure against something anticipated; done to prevent an anticipated event

Synonyms
Preventive · Anticipatory · Precautionary · Defensive · Proactive
Antonyms
Reactive · Retaliatory · Responsive · Delayed · Belated

The central bank took preemptive steps to curb inflation before it spiraled.

Preen

Verb

इतराना

to spend time making oneself look attractive, or to show self-satisfaction

Synonyms
Primp · Groom · Show off · Self-congratulate · Strut
Antonyms
Neglect appearance · Humble oneself · Downplay · Disregard · Ignore

Executives preened for the cameras after the record earnings announcement.

Prelude

Noun

प्रस्तावना

an action or event serving as an introduction to something more important

Synonyms
Precursor · Introduction · Preamble · Overture · Forerunner
Antonyms
Aftermath · Sequel · Conclusion · Epilogue · Finale

The rate cut was seen as a prelude to more aggressive monetary easing.

Premature

Adjective

समय से पहले

occurring or done before the proper, usual, or intended time

Synonyms
Untimely · Early · Hasty · Precipitate · Rash
Antonyms
Timely · Belated · Delayed · Overdue · Late

Analysts warned that celebrating the recovery was premature.

Preposterous

Adjective

हास्यास्पद

contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd

Synonyms
Absurd · Ridiculous · Ludicrous · Outrageous · Irrational
Antonyms
Reasonable · Sensible · Rational · Logical · Plausible

Investors found the startup's revenue projections preposterous.

Prerogative

Noun

विशेषाधिकार

a right or privilege exclusive to a particular person or group

Synonyms
Privilege · Entitlement · Right · Advantage · Liberty
Antonyms
Obligation · Restriction · Duty · Limitation · Disadvantage

Setting the base rate is the central bank's prerogative.

Prevail

Verb

विजयी होना

to prove more powerful than opposing forces; to be widespread or current

Synonyms
Triumph · Win out · Predominate · Succeed · Dominate
Antonyms
Fail · Lose · Falter · Succumb · Yield

Despite fierce competition, the private bank managed to prevail in the bidding war.

Prevalent

Adjective

प्रचलित

widespread in a particular area or at a particular time

Synonyms
Widespread · Common · Rampant · Universal · Predominant
Antonyms
Rare · Uncommon · Scarce · Limited · Sporadic

Digital fraud has become increasingly prevalent during festive shopping season.

Pristine

Adjective

अछूता

in its original, unspoiled condition

Synonyms
Immaculate · Untouched · Pure · Unspoiled · Flawless
Antonyms
Spoiled · Damaged · Tainted · Contaminated · Corrupted

The old ledger books were kept in pristine condition for the audit.

Proactive

Adjective

पूर्वसक्रिय

creating or controlling a situation by causing something to happen rather than responding after it has happened

Synonyms
Anticipatory · Forward-thinking · Preventive · Initiative-taking · Enterprising
Antonyms
Reactive · Passive · Unprepared · Complacent · Sluggish

The bank adopted a proactive approach to detecting fraudulent transactions.

Probe

Verb

जांच करना

to investigate thoroughly

Synonyms
Investigate · Examine · Explore · Inquire · Scrutinize
Antonyms
Ignore · Overlook · Neglect · Disregard · Dismiss

Regulators launched an inquiry to probe the sudden spike in complaints.

Probity

Noun

सत्यनिष्ठा

the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency

Synonyms
Integrity · Honesty · Uprightness · Rectitude · Virtue
Antonyms
Dishonesty · Corruption · Deceit · Immorality · Fraudulence

The regulator praised the auditor's probity in exposing the accounting fraud.

Proclamation

Noun

घोषणा

a public or official announcement dealing with a matter of great importance

Synonyms
Declaration · Announcement · Edict · Decree · Pronouncement
Antonyms
Concealment · Silence · Suppression · Secrecy · Retraction

The government issued a proclamation freezing the insolvent bank's assets.

Proclivity

Noun

प्रवृत्ति

a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination

Synonyms
Tendency · Inclination · Predisposition · Penchant · Propensity
Antonyms
Aversion · Disinclination · Reluctance · Distaste · Repugnance

The trader's proclivity for high-risk bets eventually cost the firm dearly.

Procurement

Noun

खरीद

the action of obtaining or procuring something, especially goods or services for business purposes

Synonyms
Purchasing · Acquisition · Sourcing · Buying · Obtaining
Antonyms
Sale · Disposal · Divestment · Relinquishment · Surrender

The bank tightened its procurement policy after the vendor scam was uncovered.

Prodigy

Noun

प्रतिभाशाली व्यक्ति

a young person with exceptional qualities or abilities

Synonyms
Genius · Wonder · Virtuoso · Whiz kid · Talent
Antonyms
Novice · Amateur · Mediocrity · Beginner · Dullard

The young analyst was hailed as a prodigy for predicting the market crash.

Proficient

Adjective

दक्ष

competent and skilled at doing something

Synonyms
Skilled · Competent · Adept · Accomplished · Expert
Antonyms
Incompetent · Unskilled · Inept · Amateur · Novice

New hires must be proficient in the core banking software within a month.

Profligacy

Noun

फिजूलखर्ची

reckless extravagance or wastefulness in the use of resources

Synonyms
Extravagance · Wastefulness · Prodigality · Squandering · Excess
Antonyms
Frugality · Thrift · Economy · Prudence · Restraint

The bank's collapse was blamed on years of financial profligacy.

Profligate

Adjective

फिजूलखर्च

recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources

Synonyms
Wasteful · Extravagant · Prodigal · Spendthrift · Lavish
Antonyms
Frugal · Thrifty · Prudent · Economical · Sparing

Shareholders criticized the profligate spending on corporate jets.

Profound

Adjective

गहन

very great or intense; showing deep insight

Synonyms
Deep · Intense · Far-reaching · Substantial · Weighty
Antonyms
Superficial · Shallow · Trivial · Minor · Slight

The policy change had a profound effect on small business lending.

Progeny

Noun

संतान

a descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring

Synonyms
Offspring · Descendants · Children · Heirs · Successors
Antonyms
Ancestors · Forebears · Parents · Predecessors · Progenitors

The founder hoped the bank would remain a family legacy for his progeny.

Proliferation

Noun

प्रसार

a rapid increase in the number or amount of something

Synonyms
Spread · Multiplication · Increase · Growth · Expansion
Antonyms
Decline · Reduction · Contraction · Decrease · Shrinkage

The proliferation of digital wallets reshaped how Indians pay for goods.

Prolific

Adjective

उत्पादक

producing much in abundance

Synonyms
Productive · Fruitful · Abundant · Fertile · Prodigious
Antonyms
Unproductive · Barren · Sparse · Scarce · Infertile

The analyst was remarkably prolific, publishing weekly market reports.

Prominent

Adjective

विशिष्ट / विख्यात

important, well-known, or conspicuous

Synonyms
Notable · Distinguished · Renowned · Eminent · Conspicuous
Antonyms
Obscure · Unknown · Insignificant · Minor · Inconspicuous

A prominent banker was appointed to head the new task force.

Promulgation

Noun

प्रख्यापन

the act of formally putting a law or decree into effect

Synonyms
Enactment · Proclamation · Declaration · Issuance · Publication
Antonyms
Repeal · Abolition · Withdrawal · Suppression · Revocation

The promulgation of the new banking regulation caught many lenders off guard.

Propel

Verb

आगे बढ़ाना

to drive or push forward

Synonyms
Drive · Push · Thrust · Impel · Launch
Antonyms
Hinder · Restrain · Impede · Slow · Halt

Strong festive demand helped propel sales past last year's record.

Propensity

Noun

स्वाभाविक झुकाव / रुझान

a natural tendency to behave in a certain way

Synonyms
Tendency · Inclination · Predisposition · Penchant · Leaning
Antonyms
Aversion · Disinclination · Reluctance · Distaste · Unwillingness

Younger customers show a greater propensity to use mobile banking.

Proselytise

Verb

मत परिवर्तन कराना

to convert or attempt to convert someone to another religion, belief, or opinion

Synonyms
Convert · Evangelize · Recruit · Persuade · Win over
Antonyms
Dissuade · Discourage · Deter · Repel · Alienate

The fintech evangelist tried to proselytise traditional bankers into adopting blockchain.

Prosper

Verb

समृद्ध होना

to succeed or thrive, especially financially

Synonyms
Thrive · Flourish · Succeed · Boom · Grow
Antonyms
Fail · Decline · Struggle · Falter · Collapse

Small businesses began to prosper once credit access improved.

Protagonist

Noun

मुख्य पात्र

the leading character in a story, or a key figure in a real situation

Synonyms
Hero · Lead · Central figure · Main character · Key player
Antonyms
Antagonist · Villain · Opponent · Rival · Bystander

The whistleblower became the unlikely protagonist of the banking scandal.

Protract

Verb

लम्बा खींचना

to prolong something or cause it to last longer than expected or necessary

Synonyms
Prolong · Extend · Lengthen · Draw out · Delay
Antonyms
Shorten · Curtail · Abbreviate · Expedite · Truncate

Legal disputes protracted the liquidation process for over a decade.

Provoke

Verb

उकसाना

to stimulate a reaction, often anger

Synonyms
Incite · Instigate · Trigger · Antagonize · Rouse
Antonyms
Pacify · Calm · Soothe · Placate · Discourage

The unexpected fee hike provoked widespread criticism.

Proximity

Noun

निकटता

nearness in space, time, or relationship

Synonyms
Nearness · Closeness · Vicinity · Adjacency · Immediacy
Antonyms
Distance · Remoteness · Separation · Detachment · Farness

The branch's proximity to the industrial hub boosted its business loans.

Prudent

Adjective

विवेकपूर्ण

acting with care and thought for the future

Synonyms
Cautious · Sensible · Wise · Judicious · Careful
Antonyms
Reckless · Careless · Imprudent · Rash · Foolish

A prudent investor diversifies across asset classes.

Psephological

Adjective

मतदान-विश्लेषण संबंधी

relating to the statistical study of elections and voting trends

Synonyms
Electoral · Poll-related · Voting-related · Election-analysis · Statistical
Antonyms
Non-electoral · Unrelated to voting · Apolitical · Irrelevant · Non-statistical

The psephological survey predicted a shift in economic policy after the election.

Pseudonym

Noun

छद्म नाम

a fictitious name used instead of a real one

Synonyms
Alias · Assumed name · Fake name · Nom de plume · Moniker
Antonyms
Real name · Legal name · Actual identity · Given name · True name

The whistleblower filed the report under a pseudonym.

Punctual

Adjective

समयनिष्ठ

happening or arriving at the exact time expected

Synonyms
Timely · Prompt · On time · Punctilious · Precise
Antonyms
Late · Tardy · Delayed · Unpunctual · Overdue

Punctual repayment builds a strong credit history over time.

Punitive

Adjective

दंडात्मक

inflicting or intended as punishment

Synonyms
Penal · Punishing · Retributive · Disciplinary · Corrective
Antonyms
Lenient · Rewarding · Merciful · Forgiving · Compensatory

The RBI imposed punitive fines on banks that violated KYC norms.

Purport

Verb

दावा करना

to claim or profess to be or do something, typically falsely

Synonyms
Claim · Profess · Allege · Assert · Pretend
Antonyms
Disclaim · Deny · Refute · Disavow · Renounce

The forged documents purported to show the loan had been fully repaid.

Purview

Noun

अधिकार क्षेत्र

the scope or range of authority, activity, or matter dealt with

Synonyms
Scope · Domain · Jurisdiction · Ambit · Remit
Antonyms
Exclusion · Irrelevance · Outside scope · Non-jurisdiction · Boundary

The merger fell within the purview of the competition regulator.

Putative

Adjective

कथित

generally considered or reputed to be

Synonyms
Presumed · Supposed · Alleged · Reputed · Assumed
Antonyms
Confirmed · Proven · Verified · Actual · Certain

The putative heir to the banking empire faced a legal challenge to his claim.

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