The Hindu Vocabulary 28 August 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Righteousness

Noun

The quality of being morally right or justifiable.

(धार्मिकता)

Virtue, Morality, Justice, Goodness, Honesty, Integrity, Purity, Uprightness, Fairness, Nobility

Wickedness, Immorality, Corruption, Evil, Sinfulness, Dishonesty, Injustice, Unfairness, Depravity, Vice

He lived a life of righteousness and fairness.

Untrammel

Adjective

Not restricted or hampered; free.

(निर्बाध)

Free, Unrestricted, Unlimited, Open, Boundless, Unhindered, Uncontrolled, Liberated, Independent, Absolute

Restricted, Bound, Constrained, Limited, Controlled, Confined, Hampered, Regulated, Curbed

Her untrammel spirit inspired everyone around her.

Derogatory

Adjective

Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

(अपमानजनक)

Disrespectful, Insulting, Offensive, Demeaning, Critical, Belittling, Abusive, Contemptuous

Respectful, Complimentary, Admiring, Appreciative, Praising, Polite, Honoring, Favorable, Courteous

He made a derogatory remark about his colleague.

Assail

Verb

To attack violently or criticize strongly.

(आक्रमण करना)

Attack, Assault, Criticize, Charge, Strike, Bash, Accuse, Oppose, Hit, Challenge

Defend, Support, Protect, Guard, Praise, Assist, Aid, Help, Shield, Uphold

The politician was assailed by the media for his comments.

Encroach

Verb

To intrude or advance gradually beyond proper limits.

(अतिक्रमण करना)

Infringe, Intrude, Invade, Trespass, Overstep, Violate, Transgress, Impose, Seize, Obtrude

Respect, Protect, Defend, Preserve, Maintain, Safeguard, Withdraw, Recede

Farmers protested against people who tried to encroach on their land.

Ferociously

Adverb

In a savagely fierce, violent, or intense manner.

(क्रूरता से)

Fiercely, Brutally, Violently, Viciously, Savagely, Intensely, Strongly, Cruelly, Harshly

Gently, Calmly, Mildly, Softly, Kindly, Tenderly, Peacefully, Smoothly, Politely, Subtly

The dog barked ferociously at the strangers.

Overbear

Verb

To dominate or overpower someone; act arrogantly.

(हावी होना)

Dominate, Control, Oppress, Intimidate, Overpower, Subdue, Command, Tyrannize, Influence

Yield, Submit, Surrender, Bow, Respect, Encourage, Support, Weaken, Aid

He tried to overbear his teammates with his arrogance.

Recourse

Noun

A source of help or protection in a difficult situation.

(सहारा)

Aid, Help, Assistance, Remedy, Resort, Option, Alternative, Protection, Relief, Support

Hopelessness, Helplessness, Neglect, Abandonment, Weakness, Exposure, Futility, Uselessness, Vulnerability

The student’s only recourse was to appeal to the principal.

Feudal

Adjective

Relating to a social system where peasants worked for lords in return for protection.

(सामंती)

Aristocratic, Medieval, Hierarchical, Landlord-based, Seignorial, Manorial, Oligarchic, Noble, Traditional, Tyrannical

Modern, Egalitarian, Democratic, Independent, Contemporary, Liberal, Free, Republican, Equal, Progressive

The feudal system dominated medieval Europe.

Legitimate

Adjective

Lawful, valid, or acceptable.

(वैध)

Legal, Lawful, Valid, Genuine, Proper, Authorized, Rightful, Authentic, Acceptable, Correct

Illegitimate, Illegal, Unlawful, Invalid, False, Wrongful, Unjust, Unfair, Fake, Bogus

He made a legitimate claim to the property.

Ambition

Noun

A strong desire to achieve something.

(महत्वाकांक्षा)

Aspiration, Desire, Aim, Goal, Dream, Wish, Hope, Motivation, Objective, Determination

Indifference, Laziness, Contentment, Apathy, Idleness, Negligence, Disinterest, Unconcern, Passivity, Carelessness

Her ambition is to become a doctor.

Liberty

Noun

Freedom from restrictions or control.

(स्वतंत्रता)

Freedom, Independence, Autonomy, Freewill, Emancipation, Sovereignty, Liberation, Rights, Choice, Self-rule

Slavery, Captivity, Bondage, Imprisonment, Confinement, Tyranny, Dictatorship, Subjugation, Restriction, Oppression

Every citizen has the right to liberty.