The Hindu Vocabulary 23 June 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Fetter

Noun

To restrain with chains or manacles, or to restrict or hinder.

(जंजीर डालना)

Shackle, Manacle, Chain, Restraint, Bond, Handicap, Hinder, Impede, Curb, Limit

Freedom, Liberation, Release, Unfetter, Free, Aid, Help, Encourage, Support, Emancipate

The new regulations would fetter small businesses.

Unequivocal

Adjective

Leaving no doubt; unambiguous.

(असंदिग्ध)

Unambiguous, Clear, Explicit, Definite, Absolute, Categorical, Direct, Obvious, Resounding, Firm

Ambiguous, Equivocal, Vague, Unclear, Doubtful, Hesitant, Uncertain, Questionable, Dubious, Ambivalent

The committee gave an unequivocal rejection to the proposal.

Recourse

Noun

The use of something or someone as a source of help in a difficult situation.

(आश्रय)

Resort, Option, Remedy, Alternative, Aid, Help, Assistance, Source, Solution, Avenue

Avoidance, Disregard, Neglect, Abstention, Ignorance, Rejection, Disallowance, Waiver, Abandonment

Without legal aid, he had no recourse to justice.

Inaccurate

Adjective

Not accurate; incorrect or untrue.

(त्रुटिपूर्ण)

Incorrect, Wrong, False, Erroneous, Mistaken, Imprecise, Untrue, Faulty, Flawed, Defective

Accurate, Correct, Precise, True, Exact, Flawless, Verifiable, Reliable, Factual, Valid

The report contained several inaccurate figures.

Repudiate

Verb

Refuse to accept or be associated with; deny the truth or validity of.

(अस्वीकार करना)

Reject, Deny, Renounce, Disown, Disavow, Refuse, Abandon, Forsake, Discard, Contradict

Accept, Affirm, Acknowledge, Confirm, Support, Endorse, Approve, Embrace, Uphold, Validate

 He publicly repudiated the accusations made against him.

Solely

Adverb

Not involving anyone or anything else; only.

(केवल)

Only, Exclusively, Merely, Uniquely, Purely, Singularly, Simply, Alone, Individually, Primarily

Jointly, Collectively, Together, Inclusively, Universally, Partially, Shared, Mutually

She was solely responsible for the success of the project.

Mandate

Noun

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

(जनादेश)

Command, Order, Decree, Authorization, Authority, Directive, Edict, Commission, Instruction, Imperative

Prohibition, Ban, Veto, Refusal, Disapproval, Limitation, Restriction, Option, Choice, Suggestion

The government received a clear mandate from the voters.

Sentiment

Noun

A feeling or emotion; a view of or attitude toward a situation or event; an opinion.

(भावना)

Feeling, Emotion, Opinion, View, Belief, Attitude, Thought, Conviction, Disposition, Impression

Logic, Reason, Fact, Rationality, Indifference, Apathy, Objectivity, Impartiality, Dispassion, Unconcern

Public sentiment turned against the war.

Intimidate

Verb

Frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do what one wants.

(भयभीत करना)

Frighten, Threaten, Bully, Scare, Coerce, Terrorize, Browbeat, Daunt, Cow, Discourage

Encourage, Assure, Bolster, Comfort, Support, Calm, Reassure, embolden, Inspire, Help

He tried to intimidate the witnesses, but they stood firm.

Infringement

Noun

The action of breaking the terms of a law, agreement, etc.; a violation.

(उल्लंघन)

Violation, Breach, Transgression, Contravention, Trespass, Encroachment, Infraction, Disobedience, Abuse, Default

Compliance, Adherence, Obedience, Observance, Respect, Accordance, Following, Upholding, Conformity

Copyright infringement is a serious offense.

Emphatically

Adverb

In a forceful way; without doubt; clearly.

(ज़ोर देकर)

Forcefully, Decisively, Categorically, Absolutely, Resolutely, Strongly, Unequivocally, Firmly

Hesitantly, Weakly, Tentatively, Vaguely, Ambiguously, Quietly, Mildly, Indifferently, Doubtfully, Unsurely

She emphatically denied any involvement in the scandal.

Override

Verb

To interrupt the action of (an automatic device); to use one's authority to reject or cancel (a decision, view, etc.).

(निरस्त करना)

Cancel, Annul, Overrule, Veto, Nullify, Disregard, Supersede, Revoke, Negate, Countermand

Uphold, Support, Validate, Affirm, Confirm, Comply, Accept, Agree, Obey, Yield

The President decided to override the veto.