The Hindu Vocabulary 2 August 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Communal

Adjective

Related to a community or shared by all members.

(समुदाय से संबंधित)

Shared, Collective, Public, Cooperative, Joint, Common, Mutual, Group, Combined, Unified

Individual, Private, Personal, Exclusive, Separate, Isolated, Selfish, Solitary

The villagers built a communal kitchen after the flood.

Harassment

Noun

Aggressive pressure or intimidation.

(उत्पीड़न, परेशान करना)

Bullying, Intimidation, Persecution, Torment, Abuse, Annoyance, Oppression, Pestering

Respect, Protection, Support, Aid, Assistance, Kindness, Encouragement, Comfort, Care, Security

She filed a complaint against workplace harassment.

Immaculate

Adjective

Perfectly clean or flawless.

(एकदम साफ)

Spotless, Clean, Pure, Flawless, Pristine, Perfect, Unblemished, Neat, Unsullied

Dirty, Stained, Imperfect, Messy, Flawed, Polluted, Untidy, Contaminated, Defective

His room was always immaculate and organized.

Apprehend

Verb

To arrest someone or to understand something.

(गिरफ्तार करना)

Arrest, Capture, Detain, Catch, Seize, Grasp, Comprehend, Understand, Nab, Ensnare

Release, Free, Liberate, Overlook, Ignore, Miss, Dismiss, Lose, Misunderstand, Avoid

The police apprehended the thief near the station.

Inducement

Noun

A thing that persuades or encourages someone to do something.

(प्रोत्साहन)

Incentive, Encouragement, Motivation, Bribe, Allurement, Stimulus, Enticement, Reward, Persuasion

Deterrent, Discouragement, Obstacle, Prevention, Hindrance, Barrier, Resistance, Block, Constraint, Disincentive

The company offered bonuses as an inducement for extra work.

Condemnation

Noun

The expression of very strong disapproval.

(निंदा)

Criticism, Disapproval, Denunciation, Reproach, Blame, Rebuke, Reprimand, Censure, Damnation

Praise, Approval, Commendation, Endorsement, Support, Appreciation, Acclaim, Acceptance, Validation

There was widespread condemnation of the violent act.

Vigilantism

Noun

Taking law into one’s own hands without legal authority.

(स्वयं न्याय करना, गैरकानूनी रूप से सजा देना)

Retaliation, Self-justice, Lynch law, Mob justice, Unofficial enforcement, Reprisal, Civil action

Lawfulness, Legal procedure, Due process, Policing, Justice, Official action, Judiciary, Protection

Vigilantism can lead to dangerous consequences in society.

Denounce

Verb

To publicly declare something as wrong or evil.

(निंदा करना)

Condemn, Criticize, Blame, Censure, Accuse, Expose, Reject, Decry

Praise, Support, Approve, Endorse, Commend, Compliment, Celebrate, Validate, Applaud

 The minister denounced corruption in his speech.

Proselytisation

Noun

The act of attempting to convert someone to another religion or belief.

(धर्म परिवर्तन का प्रचार)

Conversion, Evangelism, Missionary work, Preaching, Indoctrination, Persuasion, Recruitment, Promotion

Tolerance, Secularism, Indifference, Neutrality, Disinterest, Non-interference, Coexistence, Diversity

Proselytisation is restricted by law in some countries.

Propagate

Verb

To spread or promote an idea, belief, or knowledge.

(प्रचार करना)

Spread, Promote, Disseminate, Circulate, Broadcast, Publicize, Distribute, Communicate, Preach

Suppress, Hide, Contain, Withhold, Conceal, Silence, Block, Restrain

 The internet helps to quickly propagate new ideas.

Allurement

Noun

Attraction or appeal; charm.

(आकर्षण)

Attraction, Charm, Enticement, Appeal, Temptation, Seduction, Fascination, Magnetism, Glamour, Enchantment

Repulsion, Disgust, Deterrent, Rejection, Aversion, Boredom, Disinterest, Indifference

 The allurement of easy money draws many to gambling.

Delist

Verb

To remove something (like a company) from an official list.

(सूची से हटाना)

Remove, Unlist, Deregister, Withdraw, Exclude, Cancel, Drop, Deactivate, Erase, Eliminate

Enlist, Register, Include, Record, Add, Approve, Admit, List, Authorize, Inscribe

 The company was delisted from the stock exchange due to non-compliance.