The Hindu Vocabulary 26 September 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Offence

Noun

A breach of a law or rule; an illegal act; something that causes harm or insult.

(अपराध)

Crime, Violation, Transgression, Misdeed, Infraction, Wrongdoing, Felony, Breach, Misdemeanor, Sin

Defense, Obedience, Protection, Respect, Pardon, Innocence, Virtue, Approval, Exoneration, Justification

His words caused great offence to many people

Delineation

Noun

The act of outlining or describing something with precision.

(रेखांकन)

Outline, Description, Sketch, Depiction, Representation, Explanation, Charting, Mapping, Definition, Elucidation

Obscurity, Confusion, Ambiguity, Distortion, Misrepresentation, Blurriness, Concealment, Fuzziness, Unclarity, Disorder

The artist’s delineation of the landscape was precise and detailed.

Consonance

Noun

Agreement or harmony between opinions or actions.

(सामंजस्य)

Harmony, Accord, Agreement, Unity, Consistency, Concord, Compatibility, Symmetry, Coherence, Congruity

Dissonance, Discord, Conflict, Discrepancy, Inconsistency, Disharmony, Incongruity, Incompatibility, Contradiction, Disagreement

There was a perfect consonance between the music and the performance.

Proliferation

Noun

Rapid increase in numbers or spread of something.

(प्रसार)

Growth, Expansion, Spread, Multiplication, Increase, Escalation, Surge, Boom, Outburst, Development

Decline, Reduction, Decrease, Contraction, Retraction, Limitation, Stagnation, Recession, Slowing, Abatement

The proliferation of technology has changed the way we communicate.

Culpable

Adjective

Deserving blame or censure for wrongdoing.

(दोषी)

Guilty, Liable, Blameworthy, Accountable, At fault, Responsible, Complicit, Reprehensible, Wrong, Answerable

Innocent, Blameless, Exonerated, Guiltless, Righteous, Faultless, Exempt, Cleared, Irreproachable, Virtuous

The driver was found culpable for the accident.

Trivialise

Verb

To make something seem less important than it really is.

(महत्वहीन बनाना)

Minimize, Downplay, Belittle, Diminish, Disregard, Underestimate, Devalue, Marginalize, Make light of, Disparage

Amplify, Emphasize, Magnify, Elevate, Glorify, Value, Stress, Intensify, Highlight, Accentuate

We should not trivialise the risks involved in the project.

Gratify

Verb

To give pleasure or satisfaction.

(संतुष्ट करना)

Satisfy, Please, Fulfill, Indulge, Delight, Content, Gladden, Pamper, Rejoice, Thrill

Disappoint, Frustrate, Dissatisfy, Annoy, Offend, Displease, Aggravate, Upset, Disturb, Deprive

The applause gratified the performers.

Disseminate

Verb

To spread or disperse widely, especially information.

(फैलाना)

Spread, Distribute, Broadcast, Circulate, Propagate, Disperse, Diffuse, Transmit, Promote, Communicate

Conceal, Suppress, Hide, Withhold, Contain, Collect, Gather, Confine, Hoard, Retain

The organization works to disseminate information on health issues.

Perversion

Noun

The alteration of something from its original course, meaning, or state to a distortion or corruption.

(विकृति)

Corruption, Distortion, Deviation, Degeneration, Contortion, Aberration, Deformity, Misrepresentation, Debasement, Misuse

Purity, Morality, Honesty, Virtue, Righteousness, Integrity, Goodness, Innocence, Rectitude, Uprightness

The perversion of the original idea led to public outrage.

Possession

Noun

The state of having or owning something.

(स्वामित्व)

Ownership, Custody, Control, Property, Tenure, Holding, Belonging, Asset, Estate, Domination

Lack, Absence, Deprivation, Loss, Want, Deficiency, Dispossession, Emptiness, Poverty, Homelessness

The car is now in his possession after the payment.

Ramification

Noun

A consequence, especially a complex or unwelcome one, resulting from an action or decision.

(परिणाम)

Consequence, Result, Outcome, Repercussion, Implication, Effect, Offshoot, Development, By-product, Fallout

Cause, Source, Simplicity, Reduction, Directness, Straightness, Main effect, Intention, Outcome, Intention

The new law has significant ramifications for businesses.

Abuse

Noun

The improper use of something or cruel and violent treatment of someone.

(दुर्व्यवहार)

Mistreatment, Misuse, Exploitation, Harm, Cruelty, Violence, Assault, Oppression, Corruption, Insult

Praise, Respect, Kindness, Protection, Care, Help, Compliment, Honor, Support, Flattery

The victim reported years of emotional and physical abuse.