The Hindu Vocabulary 10 January 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Disenfranchise

Verb

To deprive someone of a right or privilege, especially the right to vote.

(मताधिकार से वंचित करना)

Deprive, Oppress, Shackle, Restrict, Marginalize, Exclude, Oust, Debar, Disable, Enslave

Enfranchise, Empower, Authorize, Entitle, Free, Liberate, Include, Permit, Allow, Privilege

New laws were criticized for attempting to disenfranchise minority voters.

Mandate

Noun

An official order or commission to do something; the authority to carry out a policy.

(शासनादेश)

Order, Command, Decree, Directive, Instruction, Authorization, Commission, Warrant, Fiat, Sanction

Prohibition, Ban, Veto, Denial, Refusal, Breach, Request, Suggestion, Petition, Option

The government has a clear mandate from the people to reform the health system.

Struck off

Phrasal Verb

To remove someone's name from a professional register (like doctors or lawyers) so they can no longer practice.

(नाम निकाल देना)

Dismiss, Remove, Delete, Cancel, Expel, Discharge, Oust, Ban, Eliminate, Exclude

Enroll, Register, Appoint, Include, Accept, Admit, Retain, Hire, Engage, Restore

The lawyer was struck off the roll for unethical behavior.

Harassment

Noun

Aggressive pressure or intimidation; unwanted behavior that causes distress.

(उत्पीड़न)

Persecution, Intimidation, Bullying, Molestation, Annoyance, Pressure, Torment, Nuisance, Irritation, Abuse

Protection, Assistance, Support, Comfort, Kindness, Help, Relief, Security, Peace, Encouragement

The company has a zero-tolerance policy toward workplace harassment.

Integrity

Noun

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole.

(अखंडता)

Honesty, Probity, Rectitude, Honor, Virtue, Ethics, Unity, Wholeness, Cohesion, Sincerity

Corruption, Dishonesty, Deceit, Treachery, Disunity, Frailty, Weakness, Hypocrisy, Division, Baseness

A leader without integrity will soon lose the trust of his followers.

Franchise

Noun

The right to vote; an authorization granted by a company to an individual to sell its goods.

(विशेषाधिकार)

Suffrage, Right, Privilege, Authorization, License, Charter, Permission, Warrant, Freedom, Liberty

Restriction, Prohibition, Ban, Denial, Revocation, Servitude, Suppression, Refusal, Limitation, Barrier

The fast-food giant decided to sell a new franchise in the city center.

Substantative

Adjective

Having a firm basis in reality and therefore important, meaningful, or considerable.

(मूल)

Essential, Significant, Actual, Real, Solid, Tangible, Meaningful, Considerable, Substantial, Fundamental

Superficial, Trivial, Slight, Minor, Unimportant, Imaginary, Fake, Insignificant, Empty, Frivolous

The two countries finally began substantive talks regarding the border dispute.

Resonance

Noun

The quality in a sound of being deep, full, and reverberating; the ability to evoke emotions or memories.

(प्रतिध्वनि)

Reverberation, Echo, Vibration, Fullness, Depth, Impact, Meaning, Richness, Sonority, Significance

Silence, Faintness, Dullness, Harshness, Emptiness, Discord, Weakness, Insignificance, Dryness, Muteness

The speaker's words had a deep resonance with the young audience.

Paranoia

Noun

Unjustified suspicion and mistrust of other people.

(अत्यधिक संदेह)

Suspicion, Mistrust, Delusion, Fear, Obsession, Dread, Insecurity, Anxiety, Apprehension, Phobia

Trust, Confidence, Security, Belief, Calmness, Assurance, Certainty, Faith, Sanity, Openness

His extreme paranoia made him believe that his neighbors were spying on him.

Unleash

Verb

To release from a leash or restraint; to cause a powerful force to be released.

(मुक्त करना)

Release, Free, Discharge, Launch, Vent, Trigger, Loosen, Unlock, Set-free, Unloose

Restrain, Control, Curb, Check, Suppress, Hold, Limit, Block, Shackle, Contain

The storm is expected to unleash heavy rains across the coastal region.

Partisan

Adjective

Strongly supporting one particular party, cause, or person.

(पक्षपाती)

Biased, Partial, One-sided, Prejudiced, Sectarian, Fanatical, Devoted, Zealous, Follower, Supporter

Neutral, Unbiased, Impartial, Objective, Fair, Independent, Disinterested, Balanced, Equitable, Unprejudiced

The newspaper was criticized for its highly partisan coverage of the election.

Inconvenience

Noun

Trouble or difficulty caused to one's personal comfort or plans.

(असुविधा)

Trouble, Difficulty, Annoyance, Bother, Nuisance, Hassle, Disruption, Problem, Disturbance

Convenience, Comfort, Ease, Benefit, Help, Advantage, Support, Peace, Assistance, Suitability

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay in the train schedule.