Words starting with R

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

Ramification

Noun

परिणाम

a consequence of an action or event, especially when complex or unwelcome

Synonyms
Consequence · Repercussion · Outcome · Aftermath · Result
Antonyms
Cause · Origin · Source · Root · Trigger

The ramifications of the rate hike were felt across every sector of the economy.

Rampage

Noun

उत्पात

a course of violent, uncontrollable, or frenzied behavior

Synonyms
Riot · Frenzy · Rage · Havoc · Fury
Antonyms
Calm · Order · Peace · Restraint · Composure

Panicked depositors went on a withdrawal rampage after the rumors spread.

Rampant

Adjective

बेलगाम

flourishing or spreading unchecked

Synonyms
Widespread · Uncontrolled · Prevalent · Unchecked · Epidemic
Antonyms
Controlled · Contained · Limited · Rare · Restrained

Fake loan apps became rampant during the lockdown period.

Rampart

Noun

प्राचीर

a defensive wall or barrier; a thing that acts as a defense

Synonyms
Bulwark · Barrier · Fortification · Defense · Wall
Antonyms
Vulnerability · Opening · Breach · Gap · Exposure

Strong capital reserves served as a rampart against the market shock.

Rancor

Noun

द्वेष

bitterness or resentfulness

Synonyms
Bitterness · Resentment · Animosity · Hostility · Enmity
Antonyms
Goodwill · Friendliness · Affection · Harmony · Forgiveness

Despite the failed deal, there was no visible rancor between the two CEOs.

Ransack

Verb

लूटपाट करना

to go through a place stealing things and causing damage

Synonyms
Plunder · Loot · Pillage · Rifle · Raid
Antonyms
Protect · Preserve · Guard · Secure · Restore

Rioters ransacked the local bank branch during the unrest.

Rapport

Noun

मधुर संबंध

a close and harmonious relationship in which people understand each other's feelings well

Synonyms
Bond · Connection · Affinity · Understanding · Empathy
Antonyms
Discord · Hostility · Estrangement · Alienation · Antagonism

The relationship manager built strong rapport with high-net-worth clients.

Rapprochement

Noun

मेलमिलाप

an establishment or resumption of harmonious relations

Synonyms
Reconciliation · Détente · Accord · Reunion · Truce
Antonyms
Estrangement · Conflict · Hostility · Rift · Discord

The rapprochement between the two banks paved the way for a joint venture.

Rapturous

Adjective

अत्यंत हर्षित

characterized by, feeling, or expressing great pleasure or enthusiasm

Synonyms
Ecstatic · Euphoric · Elated · Jubilant · Enthusiastic
Antonyms
Despondent · Indifferent · Unenthusiastic · Gloomy · Apathetic

Investors gave a rapturous response to the bank's record earnings call.

Rash

Adjective

उतावला

acting without thinking carefully first

Synonyms
Reckless · Impulsive · Hasty · Impetuous · Careless
Antonyms
Cautious · Prudent · Careful · Deliberate · Measured

A rash decision to withdraw funds cost him the maturity bonus.

Ratcheted

Verb

क्रमशः बढ़ाना

to raise or increase by a fixed amount in a steady process

Synonyms
Escalated · Increased · Intensified · Stepped up · Heightened
Antonyms
Reduced · Lowered · Eased · Decreased · Relaxed

The central bank ratcheted up interest rates for the sixth consecutive meeting.

Ratify

Verb

अनुमोदन करना

to formally approve or sanction

Synonyms
Approve · Endorse · Confirm · Sanction · Authorize
Antonyms
Reject · Veto · Annul · Nullify · Revoke

Shareholders voted to ratify the new dividend policy.

Raucous

Adjective

कर्कश

making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise

Synonyms
Loud · Boisterous · Noisy · Rowdy · Clamorous
Antonyms
Quiet · Subdued · Calm · Peaceful · Hushed

The AGM turned raucous as shareholders demanded answers about the losses.

Ravage

Verb

तबाह करना

to cause severe and extensive damage to

Synonyms
Devastate · Destroy · Ruin · Wreck · Ransack
Antonyms
Restore · Rebuild · Preserve · Protect · Repair

The floods ravaged several branches in the coastal district.

Rebellion

Noun

विद्रोह

an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or authority

Synonyms
Uprising · Revolt · Insurrection · Mutiny · Insurgency
Antonyms
Compliance · Obedience · Submission · Loyalty · Order

A shareholder rebellion forced the board to reconsider the executive pay package.

Rebuff

Verb

अस्वीकार करना

to reject someone or something in an abrupt or ungracious manner

Synonyms
Reject · Spurn · Decline · Snub · Rebuke
Antonyms
Accept · Welcome · Embrace · Encourage · Approve

The takeover bid was swiftly rebuffed by the target company's board.

Rebuttal

Noun

खंडन

a refutation or contradiction, especially in a court of law

Synonyms
Refutation · Counterargument · Response · Denial · Riposte
Antonyms
Confirmation · Agreement · Concession · Endorsement · Affirmation

The bank issued a formal rebuttal to the fraud allegations in the media report.

Recalcitrant

Adjective

हठी

having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline

Synonyms
Defiant · Obstinate · Uncooperative · Unruly · Intransigent
Antonyms
Compliant · Cooperative · Obedient · Submissive · Docile

The regulator penalized recalcitrant banks that ignored the compliance deadline.

Reciprocate

Verb

प्रत्युत्तर देना

to respond to an action with a similar one

Synonyms
Return · Requite · Repay · Respond · Exchange
Antonyms
Ignore · Withhold · Disregard · Neglect · Rebuff

The bank chose to reciprocate customer loyalty with lower processing fees.

Reckon

Verb

अनुमान लगाना

to think or have as an opinion; to calculate or compute

Synonyms
Estimate · Calculate · Consider · Believe · Assess
Antonyms
Disregard · Ignore · Misjudge · Overlook · Dismiss

Analysts reckon the bank's bad loans will peak by next quarter.

Recluse

Noun

एकांतवासी

a person who lives a solitary life and avoids others

Synonyms
Hermit · Loner · Isolate · Solitary person · Anchorite
Antonyms
Socialite · Extrovert · Mixer · Gregarious person · Socializer

After retirement, the former director became something of a recluse.

Reconcile

Verb

सुलह करना

to restore friendly relations, or to make consistent

Synonyms
Resolve · Settle · Harmonize · Reunite · Square
Antonyms
Alienate · Estrange · Divide · Separate · Conflict

The two branches finally reconciled their conflicting account balances.

Reconnaissance

Noun

टोही जांच

preliminary surveying or research to gather information, especially before military action

Synonyms
Surveillance · Scouting · Investigation · Survey · Exploration
Antonyms
Ignorance · Oversight · Neglect · Blindness · Unawareness

The acquiring firm conducted extensive reconnaissance before bidding for the failing bank.

Recourse

Noun

सहारा

a source of help in a difficult situation; the use of such a source

Synonyms
Resort · Option · Remedy · Redress · Alternative
Antonyms
Helplessness · Dead end · Impasse · Hopelessness · Deadlock

Defrauded investors had little legal recourse once the company folded.

Recuse

Verb

स्वयं को अलग करना

to withdraw from participation in a matter due to a conflict of interest

Synonyms
Withdraw · Abstain · Step aside · Excuse oneself · Disqualify oneself
Antonyms
Participate · Engage · Involve · Preside · Continue

The board member chose to recuse himself from the vote on his own company's loan.

Redundant

Adjective

अनावश्यक

no longer needed, superfluous

Synonyms
Superfluous · Unnecessary · Excess · Surplus · Needless
Antonyms
Essential · Necessary · Required · Vital · Indispensable

Several manual steps became redundant after the system upgrade.

Refurbish

Verb

नवीनीकरण करना

to renovate and redecorate something, especially a building

Synonyms
Renovate · Revamp · Restore · Upgrade · Modernize
Antonyms
Dilapidate · Neglect · Deteriorate · Ruin · Abandon

The bank spent crores to refurbish its heritage headquarters building.

Refute

Verb

खंडन करना

to prove a statement or theory wrong

Synonyms
Disprove · Rebut · Contradict · Discredit · Negate
Antonyms
Confirm · Prove · Validate · Support · Corroborate

The bank issued a statement to refute the rumors of insolvency.

Reimpose

Verb

फिर से लागू करना

to impose something again after it had been removed or lifted

Synonyms
Reinstate · Reintroduce · Restore · Reapply · Renew
Antonyms
Remove · Lift · Abolish · Withdraw · Rescind

The government threatened to reimpose capital controls if the outflows continued.

Reinstate

Verb

पुनर्स्थापित करना

to restore someone or something to their former position or status

Synonyms
Restore · Reappoint · Reestablish · Reintegrate · Return
Antonyms
Dismiss · Remove · Expel · Suspend · Oust

The tribunal ordered the bank to reinstate the wrongfully terminated employee.

Reinvigorate

Verb

पुनः स्फूर्तिदायक बनाना

to give new energy or strength to something

Synonyms
Revitalize · Energize · Renew · Refresh · Revive
Antonyms
Weaken · Enervate · Drain · Exhaust · Deplete

The new leadership hoped to reinvigorate the bank's flagging retail division.

Reiterated

Verb

दोहराना

to say something again or repeatedly for emphasis

Synonyms
Repeated · Restated · Reaffirmed · Stressed · Emphasized
Antonyms
Retracted · Withdrew · Denied · Contradicted · Silenced

The governor reiterated the central bank's commitment to price stability.

Rejig

Verb

पुनर्गठित करना

to rearrange or organize something differently

Synonyms
Rearrange · Reorganize · Restructure · Reshuffle · Revamp
Antonyms
Preserve · Maintain · Retain · Fix · Keep unchanged

The bank decided to rejig its management team after the poor quarterly results.

Rekindle

Verb

फिर से जगाना

to revive or renew something, especially a feeling or interest

Synonyms
Revive · Reignite · Renew · Restore · Reawaken
Antonyms
Extinguish · Quash · Suppress · Dampen · Stifle

The IPO buzz helped rekindle investor interest in the banking sector.

Relegate

Verb

निम्न स्तर पर भेजना

to consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position

Synonyms
Demote · Downgrade · Consign · Subordinate · Lower
Antonyms
Promote · Elevate · Upgrade · Advance · Boost

Poor performance saw the bank relegated to the bottom of the industry rankings.

Relent

Verb

नरम पड़ना

to become less severe, harsh, or strict, usually owing to pressure

Synonyms
Soften · Yield · Relax · Give in · Capitulate
Antonyms
Persist · Harden · Resist · Insist · Remain firm

After weeks of protest, the bank finally relented and waived the penalty charges.

Relentless

Adjective

अथक

unyielding in severity, continuing without pause

Synonyms
Persistent · Unrelenting · Unremitting · Incessant · Tireless
Antonyms
Intermittent · Sporadic · Occasional · Yielding · Lenient

Relentless competition forced the bank to cut fees.

Reliable

Adjective

विश्वसनीय

consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted

Synonyms
Dependable · Trustworthy · Consistent · Steady · Sound
Antonyms
Unreliable · Erratic · Untrustworthy · Inconsistent · Unpredictable

Investors sought reliable returns amid volatile market conditions.

Relinquish

Verb

त्यागना

to voluntarily give up a possession or right

Synonyms
Surrender · Forgo · Abandon · Cede · Waive
Antonyms
Retain · Keep · Claim · Hold · Assert

The chairman agreed to relinquish control after the merger.

Relish

Verb

आनंद लेना

to greatly enjoy or take great pleasure in something

Synonyms
Enjoy · Savor · Delight in · Appreciate · Revel in
Antonyms
Dislike · Loathe · Detest · Abhor · Dread

The new CEO seemed to relish the challenge of turning around the loss-making bank.

Reluctant

Adjective

अनिच्छुक

unwilling and hesitant; disinclined

Synonyms
Unwilling · Hesitant · Disinclined · Loath · Averse
Antonyms
Willing · Eager · Enthusiastic · Ready · Keen

Banks remained reluctant to lend to the struggling infrastructure sector.

Reminiscent

Adjective

स्मरण कराने वाला

tending to remind one of something

Synonyms
Evocative · Suggestive · Redolent · Similar · Comparable
Antonyms
Unrelated · Dissimilar · Unlike · Unconnected · Distinct

The crisis was reminiscent of the 2008 global meltdown.

Remission

Noun

छूट

a reduction in the intensity, duration, or amount of something, especially a punishment or debt

Synonyms
Reduction · Pardon · Exemption · Relief · Waiver
Antonyms
Continuation · Aggravation · Enforcement · Imposition · Increase

The court granted a partial remission of the outstanding loan penalty.

Remittance

Noun

प्रेषण

a sum of money sent, especially abroad, as payment or as a gift

Synonyms
Payment · Transfer · Transmittal · Money order · Deposit
Antonyms
Withdrawal · Receipt · Collection · Deduction · Charge

Migrant workers' remittances remain a key source of foreign exchange for the economy.

Remnant

Noun

अवशेष

a small remaining part of something

Synonyms
Remainder · Residue · Leftover · Fragment · Vestige
Antonyms
Whole · Entirety · Bulk · Totality · Majority

Only a small remnant of the old paper-based system still exists.

Remorse

Noun

पश्चाताप

deep regret for a wrong committed

Synonyms
Regret · Guilt · Contrition · Repentance · Penitence
Antonyms
Satisfaction · Indifference · Pride · Shamelessness · Unrepentance

He expressed genuine remorse for misreporting the figures.

Remunerative

Adjective

लाभदायक

financially rewarding; profitable

Synonyms
Profitable · Lucrative · Rewarding · Well-paid · Gainful
Antonyms
Unprofitable · Unpaid · Loss-making · Worthless · Unrewarding

Investment banking proved far more remunerative than retail banking for the firm.

Render

Verb

बना देना

to provide or give a service, help, or judgment; to cause to become

Synonyms
Provide · Give · Furnish · Deliver · Make
Antonyms
Withhold · Deny · Retain · Refuse · Deprive

The audit rendered the bank's balance sheet unreliable overnight.

Rendition

Noun

प्रस्तुति

a performance or interpretation of something; a version or translation

Synonyms
Performance · Interpretation · Version · Translation · Adaptation
Antonyms
Original · Source · Original version · Untranslated form · Prototype

The consultant's rendition of the merger terms differed sharply from the official filing.

Renege

Verb

मुकर जाना

to go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract

Synonyms
Default · Backtrack · Break a promise · Withdraw · Repudiate
Antonyms
Honor · Fulfill · Uphold · Comply · Keep

The developer reneged on the repayment schedule, triggering a loan default.

Renounce

Verb

त्याग देना

to formally give up a right, claim, or belief

Synonyms
Relinquish · Abandon · Forsake · Disown · Reject
Antonyms
Embrace · Claim · Assert · Uphold · Adopt

The director chose to renounce his shares before the audit began.

Renunciatory

Adjective

त्याग संबंधी

relating to the act of formally giving up a right, claim, or possession

Synonyms
Relinquishing · Waiving · Abdicating · Forsaking · Disclaiming
Antonyms
Claiming · Asserting · Retaining · Accepting · Embracing

The heir signed a renunciatory deed giving up his stake in the family bank.

Repartee

Noun

युक्तिपूर्ण उत्तर

conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies

Synonyms
Wit · Banter · Wordplay · Quip · Riposte
Antonyms
Dullness · Silence · Bluntness · Slowness · Awkwardness

The chairman's sharp repartee with journalists eased tensions at the press conference.

Repatriate

Verb

स्वदेश वापस भेजना

to send or bring someone back to their own country; to return funds to the country of origin

Synonyms
Return · Send back · Deport · Transfer home · Bring back
Antonyms
Exile · Expatriate · Deport abroad · Banish · Relocate abroad

The company was ordered to repatriate the funds it had illegally stashed offshore.

Repercussion

Noun

दुष्परिणाम

an unintended consequence of an action

Synonyms
Consequence · Aftermath · Fallout · Ramification · Backlash
Antonyms
Cause · Origin · Root · Source · Trigger

The massive data breach had immediate financial repercussions for the payment aggregator.

Repose

Noun

विश्राम

a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility

Synonyms
Rest · Relaxation · Calm · Tranquility · Slumber
Antonyms
Activity · Turmoil · Agitation · Unrest · Exertion

The retired banker finally found repose after decades of high-pressure deal-making.

Reprehensible

Adjective

निंदनीय

deserving strong condemnation

Synonyms
Deplorable · Blameworthy · Shameful · Disgraceful · Culpable
Antonyms
Commendable · Praiseworthy · Admirable · Laudable · Honorable

Diverting relief funds was called reprehensible by the auditors.

Repressive

Adjective

दमनकारी

inclined or intended to suppress or restrain someone or something

Synonyms
Oppressive · Authoritarian · Tyrannical · Harsh · Restrictive
Antonyms
Liberating · Permissive · Lenient · Tolerant · Free

Critics called the new capital controls repressive and harmful to investment.

Reprieve

Noun

राहत

a cancellation or postponement of a punishment, or temporary relief from something unpleasant

Synonyms
Postponement · Respite · Relief · Delay · Amnesty
Antonyms
Punishment · Execution · Continuation · Enforcement · Sentence

The RBI's rate pause gave indebted borrowers a temporary reprieve.

Reprimand

Verb

फटकारना

to rebuke someone formally

Synonyms
Rebuke · Admonish · Scold · Censure · Chide
Antonyms
Praise · Commend · Applaud · Compliment · Reward

The clerk was formally reprimanded for the repeated delays.

Repudiate

Verb

अस्वीकृत घोषित करना / परित्याग करना

to refuse to accept, recognize, or be bound by

Synonyms
Reject · Disown · Renounce · Disavow · Deny
Antonyms
Accept · Endorse · Embrace · Acknowledge · Affirm

The company moved to repudiate the fraudulent contract.

Requisite

Adjective

आवश्यक

made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations; required

Synonyms
Necessary · Required · Essential · Needed · Obligatory
Antonyms
Unnecessary · Optional · Superfluous · Dispensable · Irrelevant

The startup lacked the requisite capital to meet the regulator's new norms.

Rescind

Verb

वापस लेना / निरस्त करना

to revoke, cancel, or repeal a law, order, or agreement

Synonyms
Revoke · Cancel · Annul · Repeal · Nullify
Antonyms
Enact · Enforce · Implement · Ratify · Establish

The regulator decided to rescind the license after repeated violations.

Resentment

Noun

आक्रोश

bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly

Synonyms
Bitterness · Indignation · Resentfulness · Grievance · Rancor
Antonyms
Contentment · Gratitude · Goodwill · Satisfaction · Acceptance

Employees expressed resentment over the abrupt pay freeze.

Resilient

Adjective

सहनशील

able to recover quickly from difficulties

Synonyms
Tough · Adaptable · Hardy · Buoyant · Robust
Antonyms
Fragile · Weak · Vulnerable · Delicate · Susceptible

The economy proved resilient despite the global slowdown.

Resolute

Adjective

दृढ़ निश्चयी

admirably purposeful and determined

Synonyms
Determined · Firm · Steadfast · Unwavering · Resolved
Antonyms
Irresolute · Hesitant · Wavering · Indecisive · Uncertain

The governor remained resolute in his fight against inflation.

Resplendent

Adjective

शानदार

attractive and impressive through being richly colorful or sumptuous

Synonyms
Splendid · Radiant · Glorious · Magnificent · Dazzling
Antonyms
Dull · Drab · Shabby · Plain · Lackluster

The bank's newly renovated headquarters looked resplendent at its reopening.

Restrain

Verb

नियंत्रित करना

to hold back or keep under control

Synonyms
Restrict · Curb · Contain · Suppress · Check
Antonyms
Release · Unleash · Free · Encourage · Liberate

Higher margins were used to restrain speculative trading.

Resurgent

Adjective

पुनरुत्थानशील

increasing or reviving after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence

Synonyms
Reviving · Rebounding · Rallying · Recovering · Reemerging
Antonyms
Declining · Fading · Waning · Sinking · Diminishing

A resurgent rupee helped ease pressure on import-heavy sectors.

Retaliate

Verb

बदला लेना

to make an attack in return for a similar attack

Synonyms
Avenge · Counterattack · Retort · Reciprocate · Strike back
Antonyms
Forgive · Yield · Submit · Pardon · Reconcile

The rival firm chose not to retaliate against the price cut.

Reticence

Noun

संकोच

reluctance to speak freely or reveal information

Synonyms
Reserve · Restraint · Silence · Reluctance · Discretion
Antonyms
Openness · Candor · Frankness · Talkativeness · Transparency

The bank's reticence about the losses fueled speculation among investors.

Reticent

Adjective

अल्पभाषी

not revealing thoughts or feelings readily

Synonyms
Reserved · Reluctant · Uncommunicative · Guarded · Taciturn
Antonyms
Talkative · Forthcoming · Open · Expressive · Outspoken

He remained reticent about the reasons for his sudden resignation.

Retrieve

Verb

पुनः प्राप्त करना

to get or bring something back, especially from a difficult situation

Synonyms
Recover · Regain · Reclaim · Recoup · Salvage
Antonyms
Lose · Forfeit · Surrender · Abandon · Relinquish

The recovery agency worked to retrieve the defaulted loan amount from the borrower's assets.

Retrograde

Adjective

प्रतिगामी

contrary to the usual or previous order; reverting to an earlier or inferior condition

Synonyms
Backward · Regressive · Reactionary · Declining · Reverting
Antonyms
Progressive · Forward-looking · Advancing · Modern · Reformist

Critics called the policy a retrograde step that would undo years of reform.

Revel

Verb

आनंद मनाना

to enjoy oneself in a lively way; to take great pleasure

Synonyms
Delight · Enjoy · Bask · Luxuriate · Indulge
Antonyms
Suffer · Dread · Lament · Endure · Resent

Shareholders revelled in the news of record dividend payouts.

Reverberate

Verb

गूंजना

to be repeated as an echo; to have continuing and serious effects

Synonyms
Echo · Resound · Resonate · Ripple · Persist
Antonyms
Fade · Vanish · Cease · Dissipate · Silence

The effects of the rate hike reverberated through the housing market for months.

Revere

Verb

श्रद्धा रखना

to feel deep respect or admiration for

Synonyms
Venerate · Admire · Esteem · Honor · Respect
Antonyms
Despise · Scorn · Disrespect · Disdain · Denounce

Employees still revere the founder's original vision for the bank.

Revile

Verb

निंदा करना

to criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner

Synonyms
Condemn · Vilify · Denounce · Abuse · Disparage
Antonyms
Praise · Extol · Commend · Honor · Applaud

The disgraced fund manager was reviled by investors who lost their savings.

Revoke

Verb

निरस्त करना

to officially cancel a decision, right, or agreement

Synonyms
Rescind · Cancel · Annul · Repeal · Withdraw
Antonyms
Grant · Issue · Confirm · Sustain · Approve

The regulator threatened to revoke the trading license.

Rhetoric

Noun

अलंकारिक भाषा

language designed to have a persuasive or impressive effect but often lacking sincerity

Synonyms
Oratory · Bombast · Verbiage · Eloquence · Wordplay
Antonyms
Plain speech · Sincerity · Substance · Frankness · Action

Analysts dismissed the minister's optimistic rhetoric as lacking real policy substance.

Ridicule

Verb

उपहास करना

to make fun of someone or something in a mocking or contemptuous manner

Synonyms
Mock · Deride · Scorn · Taunt · Jeer
Antonyms
Praise · Respect · Admire · Honor · Commend

Critics ridiculed the bank's failed digital rollout as amateurish.

Rife

Adjective

व्याप्त

(of something unwelcome) of common occurrence; widespread

Synonyms
Widespread · Prevalent · Common · Rampant · Abundant
Antonyms
Rare · Scarce · Uncommon · Sparse · Infrequent

Rumors were rife about an impending merger between the two lenders.

Rift

Noun

दरार

a serious disagreement between two people or groups; a crack or split

Synonyms
Split · Breach · Divide · Schism · Estrangement
Antonyms
Unity · Harmony · Agreement · Reconciliation · Accord

A growing rift between the co-founders threatened to derail the fintech's expansion.

Rig

Verb

जोड़-तोड़ करना

to manage or conduct fraudulently in order to produce a desired result

Synonyms
Manipulate · Fix · Fake · Falsify · Tamper with
Antonyms
Regulate fairly · Legitimize · Ensure fairness · Verify honestly · Certify

Traders were accused of trying to rig the interbank lending rate.

Rigorous

Adjective

कठोर

extremely thorough and careful

Synonyms
Strict · Stringent · Meticulous · Exacting · Thorough
Antonyms
Lax · Lenient · Careless · Sloppy · Casual

All new hires undergo rigorous background verification.

Rigour

Noun

कठोरता

the quality of being extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate

Synonyms
Thoroughness · Strictness · Precision · Exactness · Stringency
Antonyms
Laxity · Carelessness · Sloppiness · Looseness · Negligence

The new auditor brought greater rigour to the bank's compliance checks.

Riposte

Noun

तीखा जवाब

a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism

Synonyms
Retort · Comeback · Rejoinder · Response · Counter
Antonyms
Silence · Submission · Acceptance · Non-response · Concession

The CEO's sharp riposte silenced critics questioning the bank's strategy.

Ripple

Noun

लहर

a small wave or a gradual, spreading effect

Synonyms
Wave · Undulation · Effect · Reverberation · Ripple effect
Antonyms
Stillness · Calm · Stagnation · Flatness · Quiet

The rate decision sent a ripple of uncertainty through global bond markets.

Riven

Adjective

विभाजित

violently torn apart; split or divided, especially by internal conflict

Synonyms
Split · Divided · Torn · Fractured · Cleaved
Antonyms
United · Unified · Whole · Intact · Cohesive

The international trade alliance was riven by sharp disagreements over cross-border tariffs.

Rivulet

Noun

छोटी धारा

a very small stream

Synonyms
Streamlet · Brook · Trickle · Creek · Runnel
Antonyms
River · Torrent · Flood · Ocean · Deluge

What began as a rivulet of withdrawals soon turned into a full-blown bank run.

Robust

Adjective

मजबूत

strong and healthy, or sturdy in construction

Synonyms
Strong · Sturdy · Vigorous · Sound · Resilient
Antonyms
Weak · Fragile · Frail · Feeble · Delicate

The bank reported robust growth in its digital transactions.

Rubble

Noun

मलबा

rough fragments of stone, brick, or other material, especially debris from a demolished building

Synonyms
Debris · Wreckage · Ruins · Remains · Detritus
Antonyms
Structure · Building · Foundation · Wholeness · Construction

The old bank branch was reduced to rubble after the earthquake.

Ruckus

Noun

हंगामा

a disturbance or commotion

Synonyms
Uproar · Commotion · Furor · Din · Turmoil
Antonyms
Calm · Peace · Quiet · Order · Tranquility

The surprise fee hike caused a ruckus among long-time customers.

Rudimentary

Adjective

प्रारंभिक

basic or undeveloped

Synonyms
Basic · Elementary · Primitive · Fundamental · Simple
Antonyms
Advanced · Sophisticated · Complex · Developed · Refined

The branch still relies on rudimentary record-keeping methods.

Rue

Verb

पछताना

to bitterly regret something

Synonyms
Regret · Lament · Repent · Bemoan · Mourn
Antonyms
Celebrate · Welcome · Embrace · Rejoice · Applaud

The bank would later rue its decision to skip due diligence on the loan.

Rumbling

Noun

अफवाह

a low, continuous noise, or a persistent sign of dissatisfaction or trouble brewing

Synonyms
Grumbling · Murmur · Growl · Unrest · Discontent
Antonyms
Silence · Calm · Harmony · Contentment · Quiet

There were rumblings of discontent among shareholders over executive pay.

Ruminate

Verb

मनन करना

to think deeply about something

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

The committee spent weeks ruminating over the merits of the merger proposal.

Ruthless

Adjective

निर्दयी

having or showing no pity, harsh

Synonyms
Merciless · Cruel · Callous · Pitiless · Harsh
Antonyms
Merciful · Compassionate · Kind · Lenient · Gentle

The startup faced ruthless competition from established players.

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