Sinister

Meaning: منحُوس ۔ نامسعود ۔ بدشگون ۔ نامُبارِک ۔ بدی

Explanation: (Adjective) – Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

Example: There was something sinister about that murmuring voice.

Synonyms: Dire, Evil, Malevolent, Mischievous, Ominous.

Antonyms: Auspicious, Good, Lucky, Nice.

[Dawn Vocabulary: 21-08-2022]

Gripe

Meaning: خَفا کَرنا ۔ تَکلیف دینا ۔ پَریشان کَرنا ۔ دَردِ قولَنج پیدا کَرنا ۔ صعوبت دینا ۔ زِچ کَرنا

Explanation: (Verb) – Complain about something in a persistent, irritating way.

Example: It’s no use griping about your boss or your pay.

Synonyms: Ache, Grievance, Objection, Aching, Affliction.

Antonyms: Comfort, Good health, Happiness, Health.

[Dawn Vocabulary: 20-08-2022]

Schism

Meaning: فِرقَہ بَندی ۔ تَفِرقَہ ۔ تَقسيم ۔ تَفِرقَہ يا عدَم اِتحاد

Explanation: (Noun) – A split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief.

Example: The widening schism between Church leaders and politicians.

Synonyms: Alienation, Breakup, Disagreement, Discord, Dissension.

Antonyms: Agreement, Closing, Closure, Harmony, Peace.

[Dawn Vocabulary: 18-08-2022]