The Hindu Vocabulary 7 December 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Noun

A series of severe measures to restrict undesirable or illegal people or behavior.

(कठोर कार्यवाही)

Suppression, Repression, Clampdown, Enforcement, Control, Prohibition, Attack, Restraint, Inhibition

Leniency, Relaxation, Amnesty, Release, Freedom, Liberty, Uncontrol, Looseness, Forgiveness

The police announced a major crackdown on drug trafficking in the city.

Consent

Noun

Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.

(सहमति)

Permission, Approval, Sanction, Assent, Accord, Concurrence, Authorization, Acceptance, Compliance

Refusal, Dissent, Rejection, Veto, Denial, Prohibition, Disagreement, Opposition, Resistance, Disapproval

The patient gave written consent before undergoing the operation.

Severity

Noun

The fact or condition of being extremely bad, harsh, or serious.

(गंभीरता)

Harshness, Intensity, Seriousness, Gravity, Rigor, Sternness, Cruelty, Strictness, Extremity, Acuteness

Mildness, Leniency, Kindness, Softness, Gentleness, Moderation, Calmness, Kindness, Ease, Lightness

The court considered the severity of the crime before sentencing the offender.

Fraudster

Noun

A person who engages in criminal deception; a cheat.

(धोखेबाज़)

Swindler, Con Artist, Deceiver, Cheat, Impostor, Rogue, Crook, Trickster, Charlatan, Mountebank

Honest Person, Innocent, Victim, Dupe, Patsy, Truth-teller, Upright Person, Giver, Philanthropist, Believer

The bank identified the fraudster after reviewing the security footage.

Impersonate

Verb

To pretend to be another person as entertainment or in order to deceive others.

(प्रतिरूपण करना)

Mimic, Imitate, Masquerade, Pose, Feign, Act, Portray, Copy, Represent, Pretend

Unmask, Reveal, Disclose, Uncover, Expose, Original, Authenticate

It is a crime to impersonate a law enforcement officer.

Mule

Noun

The sterile offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; a person who transports illegal drugs or money across a border.

(खच्चर, ड्रग्स या पैसे का वाहक (तस्कर))

Carrier, Courier, Transporter, Messenger, Deliveryman, Agent, Workhorse, Beast, Donkey, Porter

Master, Controller, Leader, Boss, Principal, Authority, Investigator, Officer, Buyer, Recipient

Customs officials detained a mule attempting to smuggle cash across the border.

Burgeon

Verb

To begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish.

(तेज़ी से बढ़ना)

Flourish, Grow, Expand, Increase, Thrive, Proliferate, Develop, Swell, Blossom, Sprout

Decline, Shrink, Wither, Fade, Diminish, Contract, Stagnate, Recede, Deteriorate

The market for electric vehicles is expected to burgeon over the next decade.

Confiscate

Verb

To take or seize (someone's property) with authority.

(ज़ब्त करना)

Seize, Appropriate, Impound, Expropriate, Annex, Take, Commandeer, Forfeit, Requisition, Detain

Return, Restore, Release, Give, Surrender, Deliver, Yield, Pay, Compensate, Donate

The police can confiscate vehicles used in illegal street racing.

Cohesion

Noun

The action or fact of forming a united whole; unity or solidarity.

(सामंजस्य)

Unity, Solidarity, Coherence, Connection, Union, Harmony, Attachment, Integration, Bond, Consistency

Division, Separation, Fragmentation, Discord, Disunity, Disconnection, Conflict, Dissociation, Antagonism, Breakup

The team's strong cohesion was evident in their successful collaboration.

Tackle

Verb

To make determined efforts to deal with (a problem or difficult task); to confront or address.

(निपटना)

Address, Deal With, Confront, Undertake, Grapple, Resolve, Engage, Assault, Intercept

Avoid, Evade, Retreat, Shun, Ignore, Neglect, Sidestep, Dodge, Withdraw, Delay

We must immediately tackle the rising issue of youth unemployment.

Glare

Noun

A fierce or dazzling light; a fierce or angry stare; to shine brightly or fiercely.

(चकाचौंध)

Shine, Dazzle, Beam, Scowl, Frown, Stare, Radiance, Glower, Light, Brightness

Darkness, Shadow, Gloom, Dimness, Softness, Smile, Hint, Obscurity, Shade, Dullness

The driver was temporarily blinded by the intense glare of the headlights.

Bondage

Noun

The state of being a slave or legally subject to another; the state of being bound or restricted.

(दासता)

Slavery, Servitude, Captivity, Subjugation, Thralldom, Chains, Imprisonment, Restraint, Dependence, Enslavement

Freedom, Liberty, Independence, Autonomy, Release, Emancipation, Liberation, Sovereignty, Unrestraint

The novel powerfully depicted the harsh reality of life in bondage.