Words starting with S

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

Sabotage

Verb

तोड़फोड़ करना

to deliberately destroy or damage something

Synonyms
Undermine · Wreck · Disrupt · Damage · Subvert
Antonyms
Support · Aid · Assist · Protect · Promote

Someone within the team appeared to sabotage the migration project.

Sacrilege

Noun

अपवित्रीकरण

violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred

Synonyms
Desecration · Profanation · Blasphemy · Violation · Defilement
Antonyms
Reverence · Sanctity · Respect · Veneration · Honor

Longtime employees saw the rebranding as sacrilege against the bank's founding values.

Sacrosanct

Adjective

अलंघनीय

regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with

Synonyms
Inviolable · Sacred · Untouchable · Protected · Hallowed
Antonyms
Negotiable · Ordinary · Profane · Alterable · Expendable

The founder treated the bank's conservative lending policy as sacrosanct.

Sagacious

Adjective

बुद्धिमान

having good judgment, wise

Synonyms
Wise · Shrewd · Astute · Perceptive · Judicious
Antonyms
Foolish · Unwise · Naive · Imprudent · Injudicious

The founder's sagacious decisions steered the company through two recessions.

Salience

Noun

प्रमुखता

the quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence

Synonyms
Prominence · Importance · Significance · Relevance · Conspicuousness
Antonyms
Insignificance · Irrelevance · Obscurity · Triviality · Unimportance

The report highlighted the growing salience of climate risk in bank lending decisions.

Sanction

Verb

स्वीकृति देना

to give official permission or approval; or a penalty

Synonyms
Approve · Authorize · Permit · Endorse · Ratify
Antonyms
Prohibit · Ban · Forbid · Reject · Veto

The board sanctioned an additional budget for the new branch.

Sanctity

Noun

पवित्रता

the state or quality of being holy, sacred, or inviolable

Synonyms
Holiness · Sacredness · Inviolability · Purity · Reverence
Antonyms
Profanity · Impurity · Desecration · Corruption · Irreverence

Regulators stressed the sanctity of depositor funds must never be compromised.

Sanguine

Adjective

आशावादी

optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation

Synonyms
Optimistic · Hopeful · Confident · Positive · Buoyant
Antonyms
Pessimistic · Gloomy · Doubtful · Despondent · Cynical

The governor remained sanguine about growth despite global headwinds.

Sarcophagus

Noun

पत्थर का ताबूत

a stone coffin, typically adorned with a sculpture or inscription

Synonyms
Coffin · Tomb · Casket · Crypt · Vault
Antonyms
Cradle · Nursery · Birthplace · Origin · Beginning

The museum displayed an ancient sarcophagus donated by the bank's founding family.

Sardonic

Adjective

व्यंग्यात्मक

grimly mocking or cynical

Synonyms
Mocking · Sarcastic · Cynical · Scornful · Derisive
Antonyms
Sincere · Warm · Genuine · Kind · Earnest

His sardonic comment about the delay didn't amuse the team.

Satire

Noun

व्यंग्य

the use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's vices or follies

Synonyms
Irony · Parody · Mockery · Lampoon · Burlesque
Antonyms
Praise · Flattery · Sincerity · Tribute · Compliment

The magazine's satire of the bank's ad campaign went viral online.

Scant

Adjective

अपर्याप्त

barely sufficient or adequate

Synonyms
Meagre · Sparse · Insufficient · Limited · Skimpy
Antonyms
Abundant · Plentiful · Ample · Copious · Sufficient

The startup had scant resources to survive a prolonged funding drought.

Scanty

Adjective

अल्प

small or insufficient in amount

Synonyms
Threadbare · Slim · Sparse · Meager · Inadequate
Antonyms
Abundant · Ample · Plentiful · Generous · Copious

Scanty rainfall this year has hurt the sowing season.

Scaremongers

Noun

भय फैलाने वाले

people who spread frightening or ominous reports or rumors

Synonyms
Alarmists · Fearmongers · Doomsayers · Panic-spreaders · Rumor-mongers
Antonyms
Reassurers · Optimists · Calming voices · Realists · Confidence-builders

Officials accused social media scaremongers of triggering the bank run.

Scathing

Adjective

तीखी

witheringly harsh and critical

Synonyms
Harsh · Severe · Cutting · Excoriating · Withering
Antonyms
Gentle · Complimentary · Mild · Kind · Flattering

The audit report was scathing in its assessment of the bank's internal controls.

Schism

Noun

विभाजन

a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion

Synonyms
Split · Division · Rift · Breach · Divide
Antonyms
Unity · Union · Harmony · Agreement · Reconciliation

A deep schism emerged within the board over the bank's digital strategy.

Scion

Noun

वंशज

a descendant of a notable family, especially the heir

Synonyms
Heir · Descendant · Successor · Offspring · Progeny
Antonyms
Ancestor · Progenitor · Forebear · Founder · Predecessor

The scion of the banking family took over as chairman at just thirty.

Scourge

Noun

अभिशाप

a person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering

Synonyms
Curse · Affliction · Bane · Plague · Menace
Antonyms
Blessing · Boon · Relief · Remedy · Cure

Loan fraud remains a persistent scourge for the microfinance sector.

Scribble

Verb

अस्पष्ट लिखना

to write or draw carelessly or hurriedly

Synonyms
Scrawl · Jot · Dash off · Doodle · Scratch
Antonyms
Print · Inscribe carefully · Type · Compose neatly · Perfect

The clerk hastily scribbled the approval note on the loan file.

Scruples

Noun

नैतिक झिझक

a feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality of a course of action

Synonyms
Qualms · Hesitation · Misgivings · Compunction · Reservations
Antonyms
Shamelessness · Unscrupulousness · Ruthlessness · Callousness · Indifference

The trader had no scruples about exploiting the regulatory loophole.

Scrupulous

Adjective

सतर्क

very careful to avoid doing wrong, meticulous

Synonyms
Meticulous · Conscientious · Diligent · Careful · Punctilious
Antonyms
Careless · Unscrupulous · Negligent · Sloppy · Reckless

The auditor was scrupulous in verifying every single transaction.

Scrutinize

Verb

बारीकी से जांचना

to examine closely and critically

Synonyms
Examine · Inspect · Analyze · Investigate · Study
Antonyms
Ignore · Overlook · Skim · Neglect · Disregard

Regulators began to scrutinize the fund's investment pattern.

Scuffle

Noun

झड़प

a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters

Synonyms
Skirmish · Tussle · Brawl · Fracas · Struggle
Antonyms
Truce · Peace · Ceasefire · Calm · Harmony

A scuffle broke out between depositors and security guards outside the shuttered branch.

Scurrilous

Adjective

अपमानजनक

making or spreading scandalous claims about someone to damage their reputation

Synonyms
Defamatory · Slanderous · Abusive · Insulting · Malicious
Antonyms
Complimentary · Respectful · Honorable · Flattering · Kind

The bank sued the blogger over scurrilous claims about its solvency.

Scuttle

Verb

नष्ट करना

to deliberately cause a plan or project to fail

Synonyms
Sabotage · Sink · Wreck · Torpedo · Abandon
Antonyms
Salvage · Rescue · Advance · Support · Complete

Regulatory objections scuttled the proposed merger at the last minute.

Secession

Noun

अलगाव

the action of withdrawing formally from a federation or body

Synonyms
Withdrawal · Separation · Breakaway · Split · Departure
Antonyms
Union · Unification · Merger · Integration · Inclusion

The regional bank's secession from the national network was finalized last quarter.

Secluded

Adjective

एकांत

far from other places, isolated

Synonyms
Isolated · Remote · Sequestered · Hidden · Private
Antonyms
Public · Accessible · Crowded · Central · Open

The training retreat was held at a secluded hill resort.

Sedentary

Adjective

गतिहीन

characterized by much sitting and little exercise

Synonyms
Inactive · Stationary · Desk-bound · Immobile · Idle
Antonyms
Active · Mobile · Energetic · Vigorous · Dynamic

The doctor warned him about the risks of a sedentary office job.

Sedition

Noun

राजद्रोह

conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state

Synonyms
Insurrection · Subversion · Treason · Incitement · Rebellion
Antonyms
Loyalty · Allegiance · Obedience · Patriotism · Compliance

The activist was charged with sedition after calling for a nationwide bank boycott.

Serendipity

Noun

आकस्मिक सौभाग्य

the occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way

Synonyms
Fluke · Chance · Fortuity · Luck · Happy accident
Antonyms
Misfortune · Design · Plan · Calculation · Intent

It was pure serendipity that connected the startup founder with the venture investor.

Servile

Adjective

चाटुकारी

excessively obedient or submissive

Synonyms
Submissive · Subservient · Obsequious · Deferential · Docile
Antonyms
Assertive · Dominant · Independent · Defiant · Authoritative

The intern's servile attitude toward seniors seemed excessive.

Shambles

Noun

अव्यवस्था

a state of total disorder

Synonyms
Chaos · Mess · Disarray · Disorder · Muddle
Antonyms
Order · Organization · System · Harmony · Neatness

The bank's IT migration turned into a complete shambles overnight.

Shanty

Noun

झोंपड़ी

a small, crudely built shack

Synonyms
Shack · Hut · Hovel · Cabin · Lean-to
Antonyms
Mansion · Palace · Estate · Villa · Skyscraper

The microfinance loan helped the family replace their shanty with a proper home.

Shoddy

Adjective

घटिया

badly made or done; poorly constructed or careless

Synonyms
Inferior · Substandard · Careless · Sloppy · Slipshod
Antonyms
Excellent · Superior · Meticulous · Quality · Careful

Customers complained about the bank's shoddy customer service during the outage.

Shun

Verb

परहेज करना

to persistently avoid, ignore, or reject someone or something

Synonyms
Avoid · Spurn · Ostracize · Evade · Boycott
Antonyms
Embrace · Welcome · Accept · Court · Seek out

Cautious investors began to shun high-risk lenders after the crisis.

Simulacrum

Noun

प्रतिरूप

an image or representation of someone or something; an unsatisfactory imitation

Synonyms
Semblance · Imitation · Facsimile · Replica · Copy
Antonyms
Original · Genuine article · Reality · Authentic version · Substance

Critics said the reform was a mere simulacrum of real regulatory change.

Sincere

Adjective

निष्कपट

free from pretense or deceit; genuine

Synonyms
Genuine · Honest · Heartfelt · Earnest · Authentic
Antonyms
Insincere · Fake · Hypocritical · Deceitful · Feigned

The chairman offered a sincere apology to affected depositors.

Sinister

Adjective

अशुभ

giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen

Synonyms
Ominous · Menacing · Threatening · Malevolent · Foreboding
Antonyms
Benign · Harmless · Reassuring · Innocent · Wholesome

Auditors uncovered a sinister pattern of hidden transactions in the ledgers.

Skeptical

Adjective

संशयवादी

not easily convinced, having doubts

Synonyms
Doubtful · Dubious · Distrustful · Suspicious · Unconvinced
Antonyms
Convinced · Trusting · Credulous · Certain · Confident

Investors remained skeptical about the company's growth projections.

Skew

Verb

विकृत करना

to make or become inaccurate or distorted, typically by reflecting a particular bias

Synonyms
Distort · Bias · Slant · Twist · Warp
Antonyms
Balance · Correct · Straighten · Normalize · Align

A few outlier transactions began to skew the bank's average loan performance data.

Skirmish

Noun

मुठभेड़ / संक्षिप्त संघर्ष

a brief clash, encounter, or irregular conflict

Synonyms
Clash · Scuffle · Encounter · Fracas · Tussle
Antonyms
Truce · Peace · Alliance · Ceasefire · Accord

A regulatory skirmish delayed the cross-border acquisition by months.

Skullduggery

Noun

धोखाधड़ी

underhanded or unscrupulous behavior; trickery

Synonyms
Trickery · Deception · Chicanery · Fraud · Duplicity
Antonyms
Honesty · Integrity · Fairness · Transparency · Forthrightness

The forensic audit exposed years of financial skullduggery at the failed bank.

Slackness

Noun

शिथिलता

the quality of being lazy or negligent; looseness

Synonyms
Laxity · Negligence · Carelessness · Sloppiness · Idleness
Antonyms
Diligence · Rigour · Strictness · Discipline · Attentiveness

Regulators flagged slackness in the bank's anti-money-laundering checks.

Slain

Verb

मारा गया

to kill violently in a struggle or combat

Synonyms
Killed · Murdered · Slaughtered · Executed · Butchered
Antonyms
Saved · Spared · Revived · Rescued · Protected

The documentary told the story of activists slain for exposing the loan scam.

Sleuths

Noun

जासूस

detectives or investigators

Synonyms
Detectives · Investigators · Inspectors · Trackers · Snoops
Antonyms
Suspects · Criminals · Culprits · Offenders · Fugitives

Financial sleuths traced the missing funds to an offshore shell company.

Slew

Noun

बड़ी संख्या

a large number or quantity of something

Synonyms
Multitude · Host · Barrage · Array · Batch
Antonyms
Handful · Few · Trickle · Scarcity · Dearth

The bank rolled out a slew of new digital features to attract younger customers.

Slippage

Noun

गिरावट

a decline or failure to maintain a position or achieve a target; unintended loosening

Synonyms
Decline · Shortfall · Lapse · Deviation · Erosion
Antonyms
Improvement · Gain · Progress · Achievement · Advance

Fiscal slippage forced the government to revise its deficit target.

Slither

Verb

रेंगते हुए चलना

to move smoothly along a surface with a twisting or oscillating motion, like a snake

Synonyms
Slide · Glide · Snake · Creep · Wriggle
Antonyms
Stride · March · Stomp · Charge · Bound

The scandal caused the stock to slither lower for a third straight session.

Sluggish

Adjective

सुस्त

slow-moving or lacking energy

Synonyms
Slow · Lethargic · Torpid · Inactive · Listless
Antonyms
Brisk · Vigorous · Dynamic · Energetic · Lively

Loan growth remained sluggish despite the recent rate cuts.

Slump

Noun

गिरावट

a sudden severe or prolonged fall in the price, value, or amount of something

Synonyms
Decline · Downturn · Slide · Plunge · Recession
Antonyms
Boom · Surge · Upswing · Rally · Rise

The banking sector faced a sharp slump in profits during the downturn.

Slush

Noun

अनियमित कोष

money set aside or used for illicit, covert, or bribery purposes

Synonyms
Illicit fund · Bribe money · Secret fund · Kickback pool · Discretionary fund
Antonyms
Audited account · Legitimate fund · Public ledger · Authorized budget · Official account

Investigators found evidence of a secret slush fund used to bribe officials.

Smacked

Verb

संकेत देना

to seem strongly suggestive of or hint at something negative

Synonyms
Suggested · Hinted at · Smelled of · Indicated · Reeked of
Antonyms
Concealed · Disproved · Refuted · Hid · Contradicted

The sudden resignation smacked of a deeper problem within the bank's management.

Smorgasbord

Noun

विविध संग्रह

a wide range of something; originally a buffet meal of assorted dishes

Synonyms
Assortment · Mixture · Variety · Medley · Array
Antonyms
Uniformity · Singularity · Monotony · Sameness · Homogeneity

The fintech offered a smorgasbord of financial products under one app.

Snag

Noun

अड़चन

a small problem or obstacle, especially an unexpected one

Synonyms
Hitch · Obstacle · Complication · Hurdle · Glitch
Antonyms
Advantage · Boost · Smooth path · Ease · Facilitation

The loan approval hit an unexpected snag during the final compliance check.

Snowballed

Verb

तेजी से बढ़ना

to rapidly increase in size, seriousness, or importance

Synonyms
Escalated · Mushroomed · Ballooned · Grew rapidly · Compounded
Antonyms
Shrank · Diminished · Dwindled · Contracted · Subsided

The minor accounting error snowballed into a full-blown financial scandal.

Snub

Verb

नज़रअंदाज़ करना

to rebuff, ignore, or treat with disdain

Synonyms
Rebuff · Ignore · Slight · Spurn · Cold-shoulder
Antonyms
Welcome · Embrace · Acknowledge · Court · Honor

The regulator snubbed the bank's request for a compliance extension.

Solace

Noun

सांत्वना

comfort in a time of distress

Synonyms
Comfort · Consolation · Relief · Reassurance · Succor
Antonyms
Distress · Torment · Anguish · Discomfort · Misery

The compensation offered little solace to the affected families.

Solicit

Verb

अनुरोध करना

to ask for or try to obtain something

Synonyms
Request · Seek · Petition · Appeal for · Canvass
Antonyms
Offer · Provide · Refuse · Decline · Reject

The bank began to solicit feedback from customers on the new app.

Solidarity

Noun

एकजुटता

unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest

Synonyms
Unity · Cohesion · Unanimity · Fellowship · Accord
Antonyms
Division · Discord · Disunity · Conflict · Fragmentation

Employees showed solidarity by striking over the proposed branch closures.

Solitary

Adjective

अकेला

done or existing alone

Synonyms
Lone · Isolated · Single · Unaccompanied · Sole
Antonyms
Accompanied · Communal · Social · Shared · Collective

He spent a solitary hour reviewing the day's transactions.

Sparse

Adjective

विरल

thinly dispersed or scattered

Synonyms
Scanty · Meager · Scattered · Thin · Sporadic
Antonyms
Dense · Abundant · Thick · Plentiful · Copious

Rural branches often operate with sparse staffing on weekdays.

Spate

Noun

एकाएक बहुत सारे

a large number of similar things or events appearing or occurring in quick succession

Synonyms
Series · Rash · Flurry · Wave · Outbreak
Antonyms
Trickle · Scarcity · Dearth · Lull · Drought

A spate of loan defaults raised concerns about the sector's health.

Spew

Verb

उगलना

to expel or discharge large quantities of something rapidly and forcefully

Synonyms
Gush · Discharge · Eject · Emit · Disgorge
Antonyms
Absorb · Ingest · Contain · Retain · Suppress

The failing ATM began to spew out incorrect denominations of currency.

Splurge

Verb

शौक में खर्च करना / उड़ाना

to spend a large amount of money lavishly or self-indulgently

Synonyms
Spend lavishly · Indulge · Squander · Overspend · Lavish
Antonyms
Economize · Save · Scrimp · Budget · Conserve

Flush with bonus cash, many bankers chose to splurge on luxury purchases.

Spontaneous

Adjective

स्वतःस्फूर्त

performed without prior planning

Synonyms
Impulsive · Unplanned · Instinctive · Unrehearsed · Natural
Antonyms
Planned · Deliberate · Calculated · Premeditated · Rehearsed

The spontaneous rally in the stock caught most analysts off guard.

Sporadic

Adjective

कभी-कभार

occurring occasionally or irregularly

Synonyms
Occasional · Irregular · Intermittent · Infrequent · Scattered
Antonyms
Constant · Regular · Continuous · Frequent · Persistent

Sporadic power outages disrupted the branch's core banking system.

Spree

Noun

उन्माद

a period of unrestrained activity, especially spending or another indulgence

Synonyms
Binge · Rampage · Frenzy · Bout · Spell
Antonyms
Restraint · Moderation · Abstinence · Discipline · Frugality

The bank went on an acquisition spree, buying up smaller regional lenders.

Spruce

Verb

सुंदर बनाना

to make neat and stylish in appearance (usually 'spruce up')

Synonyms
Tidy · Smarten · Refurbish · Freshen · Polish
Antonyms
Neglect · Dishevel · Mess up · Degrade · Dilapidate

The branch was spruced up ahead of the chairman's visit.

Spur

Verb

प्रोत्साहित करना

to give an incentive or encouragement to; to stimulate action

Synonyms
Stimulate · Prompt · Encourage · Incite · Motivate
Antonyms
Discourage · Deter · Hinder · Curb · Dampen

Lower interest rates were meant to spur consumer borrowing and spending.

Spurious

Adjective

मिथ्या

not being what it purports to be; false or fake

Synonyms
False · Fake · Bogus · Fraudulent · Counterfeit
Antonyms
Genuine · Authentic · Legitimate · Real · Valid

The audit uncovered several spurious entries in the loan ledger.

Spurn

Verb

अस्वीकार करना

to reject with disdain or contempt

Synonyms
Reject · Rebuff · Scorn · Disdain · Refuse
Antonyms
Accept · Embrace · Welcome · Court · Cherish

The board spurned the hostile takeover bid as grossly undervalued.

Spurt

Noun

अचानक तेजी

a sudden brief burst of activity, growth, or effort

Synonyms
Burst · Surge · Upsurge · Gush · Spike
Antonyms
Lull · Slowdown · Decline · Stagnation · Ebb

Credit growth showed a sudden spurt ahead of the festive season.

Squalid

Adjective

मलिन / दयनीय / उपेक्षित

extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of neglect

Synonyms
Sordid · Wretched · Filthy · Dilapidated · Foul
Antonyms
Pristine · Immaculate · Clean · Splendid · Luxurious

Investigators found municipal records kept in squalid and waterlogged storage facilities.

Squander

Verb

फिजूलखर्ची करना

to waste money or resources carelessly

Synonyms
Waste · Misspend · Dissipate · Fritter away · Blow
Antonyms
Save · Conserve · Invest · Preserve · Economize

The committee accused the department of trying to squander public funds.

Squeamish

Adjective

अतिसंवेदनशील

easily nauseated or disgusted; having a strong dislike of unpleasant matters

Synonyms
Queasy · Fastidious · Delicate · Prudish · Fussy
Antonyms
Unflinching · Hardened · Tolerant · Robust · Indifferent

The compliance officer wasn't squeamish about flagging even minor irregularities.

Stagger

Verb

स्तंभित करना

to astonish, amaze, or overwhelm someone deeply

Synonyms
Astonish · Astound · Amaze · Shock · Overwhelm
Antonyms
Calm · Reassure · Comfort · Bore · Leave unmoved

The scale of the corporate fraud staggered even seasoned banking regulators.

Stagnant

Adjective

ठहरा हुआ

showing no activity, dull, or not flowing

Synonyms
Static · Motionless · Inactive · Idle · Dormant
Antonyms
Dynamic · Active · Flourishing · Thriving · Growing

Wages remained stagnant even as prices continued to rise.

Stance

Noun

रुख़

a settled or established way of thinking or a physical posture adopted on an issue

Synonyms
Position · Viewpoint · Standpoint · Attitude · Posture
Antonyms
Indecision · Ambivalence · Neutrality · Uncertainty · Wavering

The RBI maintained a hawkish stance on interest rates despite easing inflation.

Standalone

Adjective

स्वतंत्र

existing independently of other things; not connected to or reliant on anything else

Synonyms
Independent · Self-contained · Separate · Autonomous · Freestanding
Antonyms
Integrated · Dependent · Connected · Attached · Combined

The fintech launched a standalone app for its lending business, separate from the parent bank.

Stark

Adjective

स्पष्ट व भयावह

severe or bare in appearance; harsh and obvious

Synonyms
Harsh · Bleak · Severe · Blunt · Glaring
Antonyms
Subtle · Mild · Vague · Gentle · Ambiguous

The quarterly results revealed a stark contrast between the bank's urban and rural loan books.

Starvation

Noun

भुखमरी

suffering or death caused by a prolonged lack of food

Synonyms
Famine · Hunger · Malnutrition · Deprivation · Undernourishment
Antonyms
Abundance · Satiety · Nourishment · Plenty · Sufficiency

The drought pushed several districts to the brink of starvation before relief funds arrived.

Staunch

Adjective

दृढ़

loyal and committed in attitude

Synonyms
Loyal · Steadfast · Faithful · Dedicated · Firm
Antonyms
Disloyal · Unfaithful · Fickle · Wavering · Unreliable

She has been a staunch supporter of financial literacy programs.

Stealth

Noun

चुपके से किया गया कार्य

cautious and surreptitious action or movement

Synonyms
Secrecy · Furtiveness · Covertness · Slyness · Concealment
Antonyms
Openness · Transparency · Overtness · Candor · Publicity

The rival firm acquired a minority stake with such stealth that regulators barely noticed.

Stern

Adjective

कठोर

serious and strict in manner

Synonyms
Strict · Harsh · Severe · Rigid · Austere
Antonyms
Lenient · Mild · Gentle · Relaxed · Indulgent

The regulator issued a stern warning about compliance lapses.

Straddle

Verb

दोनों पक्षों में रहना

to occupy positions on both sides of an issue or divide, avoiding commitment to one

Synonyms
Bridge · Span · Hedge · Balance · Bestride
Antonyms
Commit · Choose · Decide · Align · Favor

The conglomerate chose to straddle both traditional banking and digital lending to hedge its bets.

Strenuous

Adjective

कठोर परिश्रम वाला

requiring or using great effort or exertion

Synonyms
Arduous · Vigorous · Laborious · Demanding · Exhausting
Antonyms
Effortless · Easy · Relaxed · Undemanding · Leisurely

The auditors made strenuous efforts to reconcile years of mismatched ledgers.

Strewn

Adjective

बिखरा हुआ

scattered or spread untidily over a surface

Synonyms
Scattered · Littered · Dispersed · Sprinkled · Spread
Antonyms
Gathered · Collected · Ordered · Arranged · Tidied

Regulatory notices lay strewn across the compliance officer's desk after the surprise inspection.

Strife

Noun

संघर्ष

angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict

Synonyms
Conflict · Discord · Turmoil · Feud · Unrest
Antonyms
Peace · Harmony · Accord · Concord · Amity

Internal strife among board members delayed the bank's merger approval.

Stringent

Adjective

कड़ा

strict and precisely controlled

Synonyms
Strict · Rigorous · Tough · Severe · Exacting
Antonyms
Lenient · Flexible · Relaxed · Lax · Mild

The bank enforced stringent checks on large cash transactions.

Stubble

Noun

ठूंठ

the cut stalks of grain plants left in the ground after harvesting

Synonyms
Stalks · Remnants · Chaff · Residue · Straw
Antonyms
Harvest · Clearance · Cropland · Bare field · Tilled land

Farm-loan officers flagged that stubble burning was worsening the region's air-quality-linked insurance claims.

Stultify

Verb

निष्प्रभावी करना

to cause to appear foolish or absurd; to impair or reduce to uselessness

Synonyms
Negate · Nullify · Undermine · Cripple · Stifle
Antonyms
Enhance · Strengthen · Invigorate · Bolster · Empower

Excessive red tape threatened to stultify the bank's push toward digital innovation.

Stupendous

Adjective

अद्भुत

extremely impressive, especially in size or degree

Synonyms
Astounding · Tremendous · Colossal · Remarkable · Prodigious
Antonyms
Unimpressive · Ordinary · Insignificant · Mediocre · Modest

The startup posted a stupendous rise in valuation within just two funding rounds.

Stutterer

Noun

हकलाने वाला

a person who speaks with involuntary repetitions or pauses in speech

Synonyms
Stammerer · Halting speaker · Faltering speaker · Hesitant speaker · Mumbler
Antonyms
Fluent speaker · Orator · Articulate speaker · Eloquent speaker · Smooth talker

The stutterer overcame his hesitation to deliver a confident pitch to the investment committee.

Subdue

Verb

वश में करना

to overcome or bring under control

Synonyms
Overcome · Suppress · Conquer · Quell · Restrain
Antonyms
Incite · Unleash · Provoke · Encourage · Free

New measures helped subdue the rising rate of loan defaults.

Subdued

Adjective

दबा हुआ

quiet, restrained, or lacking liveliness; muted

Synonyms
Muted · Restrained · Quiet · Subordinated · Suppressed
Antonyms
Lively · Vibrant · Exuberant · Assertive · Animated

Trading remained subdued ahead of the central bank's policy announcement.

Subjugation

Noun

अधीनता

the action of bringing someone or something under domination or control

Synonyms
Domination · Enslavement · Conquest · Subordination · Suppression
Antonyms
Liberation · Emancipation · Freedom · Independence · Autonomy

Critics accused the monopoly of the economic subjugation of smaller local vendors.

Submerged

Adjective

डूबा हुआ

covered or hidden by water; overwhelmed by something

Synonyms
Immersed · Underwater · Engulfed · Sunk · Flooded
Antonyms
Emerged · Surfaced · Exposed · Uncovered · Afloat

The riverside branch's records were submerged when the embankment breached during floods.

Submissive

Adjective

आज्ञाकारी

ready to conform to the wishes of others

Synonyms
Obedient · Compliant · Docile · Yielding · Deferential
Antonyms
Defiant · Rebellious · Assertive · Resistant · Stubborn

The trainee's overly submissive attitude worried his mentor.

Subpoena

Noun

समन

a writ ordering a person to attend court or produce documents, under penalty for failure

Synonyms
Summons · Writ · Citation · Mandate · Court order
Antonyms
Release · Discharge · Exemption · Dismissal · Waiver

The regulator issued a subpoena compelling the executives to testify on the loan fraud.

Subsequent

Adjective

बाद का

coming after something in time

Synonyms
Following · Later · Ensuing · Succeeding · Resultant
Antonyms
Previous · Prior · Preceding · Earlier · Antecedent

Subsequent audits confirmed the same discrepancy in three branches.

Substantial

Adjective

महत्वपूर्ण

of considerable importance, size, or worth

Synonyms
Considerable · Significant · Sizeable · Ample · Weighty
Antonyms
Negligible · Insignificant · Trivial · Minor · Meager

The bank reported substantial growth in its retail deposit base this quarter.

Substantiate

Verb

सिद्ध करना

to provide evidence to support a claim

Synonyms
Verify · Corroborate · Confirm · Validate · Prove
Antonyms
Disprove · Refute · Contradict · Undermine · Discredit

The claimant could not substantiate the alleged loss with receipts.

Subtle

Adjective

सूक्ष्म

so delicate as to be difficult to notice

Synonyms
Delicate · Nuanced · Understated · Faint · Slight
Antonyms
Obvious · Blatant · Conspicuous · Overt · Glaring

There was a subtle shift in tone during the negotiation.

Succinct

Adjective

संक्षिप्त

briefly and clearly expressed

Synonyms
Concise · Brief · Terse · Compact · Pithy
Antonyms
Verbose · Lengthy · Wordy · Rambling · Long-winded

The manager gave a succinct summary of the quarterly results.

Succour

Noun

सहायता

assistance and support given in times of hardship and distress

Synonyms
Relief · Aid · Assistance · Support · Comfort
Antonyms
Neglect · Abandonment · Hindrance · Harm · Deprivation

The relief fund offered succour to small businesses hit hardest by the lockdown.

Succumb

Verb

हार मान लेना

to fail to resist pressure, temptation, or another negative force

Synonyms
Yield · Surrender · Capitulate · Give in · Submit
Antonyms
Resist · Withstand · Prevail · Overcome · Endure

Several small lenders succumbed to the liquidity crunch and shut operations.

Sullen

Adjective

रूठा हुआ

bad-tempered and gloomily silent

Synonyms
Sulky · Morose · Glum · Moody · Surly
Antonyms
Cheerful · Pleasant · Bright · Amiable · Genial

He grew sullen after his transfer request was denied.

Superficial

Adjective

सतही

existing or occurring at or on the surface; shallow and lacking depth

Synonyms
Shallow · Cursory · Skin-deep · Perfunctory · Trivial
Antonyms
Profound · Thorough · Deep · Substantial · Comprehensive

The initial audit gave only a superficial view of the company's true liabilities.

Superfluous

Adjective

अनावश्यक

unnecessary, more than needed

Synonyms
Excessive · Redundant · Unnecessary · Surplus · Needless
Antonyms
Essential · Necessary · Required · Vital · Indispensable

Several superfluous approval steps were removed to speed up processing.

Supplant

Verb

स्थान ले लेना

to supersede and replace, especially by force or intrigue

Synonyms
Replace · Displace · Supersede · Oust · Overthrow
Antonyms
Retain · Preserve · Maintain · Uphold · Sustain

Digital wallets have begun to supplant cash transactions in urban retail markets.

Surfeit

Noun

अधिकता

an excessive amount of something

Synonyms
Excess · Glut · Overabundance · Surplus · Superfluity
Antonyms
Shortage · Deficiency · Scarcity · Dearth · Lack

A surfeit of liquidity in the banking system pushed short-term rates lower.

Surreptitious

Adjective

गुप्त

done secretly or stealthily

Synonyms
Secretive · Covert · Clandestine · Furtive · Stealthy
Antonyms
Open · Overt · Public · Blatant · Transparent

A surreptitious transfer of funds triggered the fraud alert.

Surveillance

Noun

निगरानी

close observation, especially of a suspected person or entity

Synonyms
Monitoring · Observation · Scrutiny · Watch · Tracking
Antonyms
Neglect · Disregard · Inattention · Carelessness · Ignorance

Enhanced surveillance of suspicious transactions helped the bank flag the money-laundering ring early.

Susceptible

Adjective

अतिसंवेदनशील

likely to be influenced or harmed by something

Synonyms
Vulnerable · Prone · Liable · Sensitive · Exposed
Antonyms
Immune · Resistant · Protected · Impervious · Unaffected

Small businesses remain susceptible to sudden interest-rate hikes.

Sustain

Verb

बनाए रखना

to strengthen or support over time

Synonyms
Maintain · Support · Uphold · Prolong · Preserve
Antonyms
Abandon · Discontinue · Neglect · Weaken · Undermine

The fund struggled to sustain its high returns over the long term.

Swathe

Noun

विस्तृत क्षेत्र

a broad strip or area of something

Synonyms
Stretch · Expanse · Belt · Tract · Zone
Antonyms
Entirety · Whole · Totality · Aggregate · Small patch

A broad swathe of the rural economy remains outside the formal banking net.

Sycophant

Noun

चापलूस

a person who acts obsequiously toward someone in order to gain advantage

Synonyms
Flatterer · Toady · Bootlicker · Yes-man · Fawner
Antonyms
Critic · Rebel · Dissenter · Straight-talker · Nonconformist

The chairman surrounded himself with sycophants who rarely questioned his risky strategy.

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