The Hindu Vocabulary 25 January 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Spill over

Phrasal verb

To reach a point at which it can no longer be contained or controlled; to affect other areas.

(फैल जाना)

Overflow, Spread, Cascade, Erupt, Escalate, Ripple, Stream, Flow, Infuse, Overrun

Contain, Restrain, Limit, Halt, Stop, Constrain, Suppress, Recede, Diminish, Contract

There are fears that the civil war might spill over into neighboring countries.

Upend

Verb

To set or turn something on its end or upside down; to disturb or overturn completely.

(उलट देना)

Overturn, Invert, Capsize, Flip, Upset, Reverse, Topple, Subvert, Overthrow, Derange

Stabilize, Settle, Align, Fix, Straighten, Balance, Maintain, Uphold, Support, Organize

The sudden announcement served to upend all our carefully laid holiday plans.

Demonstration

Noun

A public meeting or march protesting against something or expressing views; an act of showing that something exists or is true.

(प्रदर्शन)

Protest, Rally, March, Parade, Display, Exhibition, Presentation, Evidence, Proof, Manifestation

Concealment, Hiding, Suppression, Silence, Confusion, Denial, Cover-up, Mystery, Disproval

Thousands of students joined the peaceful demonstration for climate action.

Assailant

Noun

A person who physically attacks another.

(हमलावर)

Attacker, Aggressor, Invader, Mugger, Opponent, Adversary, Raider, Combatant, Foe, Antagonist

Victim, Defender, Savior, Protector, Rescuer, Guardian, Ally, Friend, Supporter, Peacemaker

The police are still searching for the assailant who fled the scene on a motorcycle.

Palpable

Adjective

Of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible; plain to see or comprehend.

(स्पष्ट)

Tangible, Noticeable, Obvious, Manifest, Apparent, Evident, Concrete, Plain, Perceptible, Tactile

Intangible, Imperceptible, Subtle, Hidden, Ambiguous, Unclear, Vague, Obscure, Faint, Abstract

There was a palpable sense of relief in the room when the rescue team arrived.

Insurgency

Noun

An active revolt or uprising against an established government or authority.

(विद्रोह)

Rebellion, Revolt, Uprising, Mutiny, Sedition, Insurrection, Riot, Resistance, Anarchy

Peace, Order, Compliance, Obedience, Stability, Loyalty, Submission, Harmony, Government

The military has been deployed to the northern province to quell the insurgency.

Reprisal

Noun

An act of retaliation, especially in war or politics.

(प्रतिशोध)

Retaliation, Revenge, Vengeance, Retribution, Counterattack, Redress, Satisfaction, Requital, Grudge, Reciprocation

Forgiveness, Pardon, Mercy, Grace, Peace, Compassion, Absolution, Reconciliation, Remission, Kindness

The airstrikes were a direct reprisal for the border raid last week.

Vociferously

Adverb

In a loud and forceful manner, especially when expressing opinions or complaints.

(शोर-शराबे के साथ)

Loudly, Clamorously, Boisterously, Vehemently, Noisily, Forcefully, Stridently, Blatantly, Piercingly

Quietly, Silently, Softly, Calmly, Meekly, Gently, Mutely, Faintly, Subduedly, Secretly

The community members vociferously opposed the plan to build a highway through the park.

Unprecedent

Adjective

Never done or known before; unique or unparalleled.

(अभूतपूर्व)

Novel, Exceptional, Original, Extraordinary, New, Unique, Unmatched, Unusual, Remarkable, Singular

Common, Usual, Familiar, Ordinary, Traditional, Customary, Regular, Normal, Frequent, Routine

The world is facing an unprecedented environmental crisis in the current decade.

Marginalisation

Noun

Treatment of a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral.

(हाशिए पर धकेलना)

Exclusion, Segregation, Alienation, Isolation, Sideling, Ostracism, Neglect, Disregard, Demotion

Inclusion, Empowerment, Integration, Acceptance, Involvement, Elevation, Centralization, Recognition, Support, Promotion

Government policies must address the marginalisation of rural communities in the digital age.

Tirelessly

Adverb

With great effort or energy and without getting tired.

(अथक रूप से)

Diligently, Industriously, Strenuously, Persistently, Vigorously, Hard, Resolutely, Determination, Actively, Faithfully

Lazily, Idly, Weakly, Carelessly, Fitfully, Briefly, Slowly, Half-heartedly, Quietly, Calmly

The medical staff worked tirelessly to treat the influx of patients during the pandemic.

Underly

Verb

To be the cause of something or be the basic idea from which something develops.

(आधार होना)

Base, Ground, Support, Found, Predicate, Subtend, Center, Motivate, Influence, Root

Result, Effect, Surface, Cover, Top, Result-from, Cap, Transcend, Obscure, Conclude

Economic inequality and lack of opportunity underly much of the social unrest in the city.