The Hindu Vocabulary 10 August 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Overreach

Verb

To go beyond limits of ability, authority, or power.

(अपनी सीमा से अधिक बढ़ जाना)

Exceed, Overstep, Transgress, Miscalculate, Overdo, Overextend, Intrude, Encroach, Trespass, Overact

Limit, Constrain, Restrict, Underdo, Bound, Control, Confine, Moderate, Withdraw, Refrain

He tried to overreach in the negotiations and lost the deal.

Dissent

Noun

The expression of opinions different from those commonly held.

(असहमति)

Disagree, Oppose, Protest, Object, Challenge, Resist, Contradict, Contest, Differ, Dispute

Agree, Accept, Concur, Obey, Approve, Consent, Endorse, Support, Confirm, Harmonize

 She voiced her dissent against the new law.

Defamation

Noun

The action of damaging someone’s good reputation.

(बदनामी)

Libel, Slander, Vilification, Smear, Insult, Calumny, Denigration, Character-assassination, Abuse, Scandal

Praise, Compliment, Honor, Respect, Glorification, Recognition, Tribute, Commendation, Admiration, Appreciation

He filed a case for defamation against the magazine.

Jurisprudence

Noun

The theory or philosophy of law.

(विधिशास्त्र)

Law, Legal theory, Legal science, Statute, Legal system, Canon law, Civil law, Case law, Constitutional law

Lawlessness, Disorder, Anarchy, Chaos, Illegality, Confusion, Misrule, Injustice, Rebellion, Disobedience

The professor taught jurisprudence at the university.

Adjudicate

Verb

To make an official judgment or decision about a dispute.

(निर्णय देना)

Judge, Decide, Settle, Determine, Rule, Arbitrate, Decree, Resolve

Ignore, Avoid, Delay, Postpone, Hesitate, Deny, Reject, Overlook, Dismiss, Neglect

The court will adjudicate the dispute next week.

Fearless

Adjective

Lacking fear, brave.

(निडर)

Brave, Courageous, Bold, Heroic, Daring, Dauntless, Intrepid, Valiant, Gallant

Fearful, Cowardly, Timid, Afraid, Scared, Nervous, Weak, Apprehensive, Frightened, Hesitant

The firefighter showed fearless courage in rescuing the child.

Ambit

Noun

The range or scope of something.

(सीमा)

Scope, Range, Extent, Area, Reach, Limit, Bound, Perimeter, Span, Compass

Limitation, Narrowness, Restriction, Constraint, Exclusion, Confine, Barrier, Reduction, Contraction, Edge

The court ruled that the matter falls within the ambit of constitutional rights.

Inimical

Adjective

Hostile, harmful.

(शत्रुतापूर्ण)

Harmful, Adverse, Unfriendly, Opposed, Damaging, Unfavorable, Antagonistic, Dangerous

Friendly, Helpful, Favorable, Supportive, Kind, Beneficial, Amicable, Cooperative

Smoking is inimical to your health.

Confrontation

Noun

A hostile or argumentative meeting or situation.

(टकराव)

Conflict, Clash, Encounter, Fight, Dispute, Battle, Argument, Quarrel, Disagreement, Opposition

Agreement, Harmony, Peace, Reconciliation, Accord, Unity, Consent, Compromise, Friendship

The confrontation between the two leaders escalated quickly.

Corroborate

Verb

To confirm or support with evidence.

(समर्थन करना)

Confirm, Support, Validate, Authenticate, Endorse, Verify, Back, Substantiate, Strengthen, Prove

Deny, Disprove, Contradict, Refute, Invalidate, Reject, Oppose, Challenge, Question, Disagree

The witness’s statement corroborated the suspect’s alibi.

Transgression

Noun

An act that goes against a law, rule, or code.

(उल्लंघन)

Violation, Offense, Breach, Crime, Infraction, Misconduct, Sin, Wrongdoing, Infringement, Delinquency

Obedience, Compliance, Lawfulness, Goodness, Innocence, Duty, Conformity, Respect, Virtue

He was punished for his transgression of school rules.

Legitimacy

Noun

The quality of being legal or accepted.

(वैधता)

Validity, Lawfulness, Legality, Justification, Authorization, Sanction, Rightfulness, Acceptance, Approval

Illegitimacy, Illegality, Invalidity, Unlawfulness, Unfairness, Fraud, Disapproval, Injustice, Corruption, Deceit

The legitimacy of the new government was questioned by the opposition.