The Hindu Vocabulary 28 January 2026

2026-01-28

The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 28 January 2026 is from the Editorial title “Pressure points: On Trump seeking Venezuela’s oil without costs of occupation”.

Word/Phrase	Part of speech	Meaning	Synonyms	Antonyms	Sentence
Breaking point	Noun	The moment of greatest strain at which someone or something gives way. (चरम सीमा)	Crisis, Peak, Climax, Limit, Threshold, Extremity, Juncture, Strain, Stress, Deadline	Calm, Stability, Peace, Resilience, Ease, Strength, Comfort, Security, Serenity, Solidness	The constant stress at work pushed him to his breaking point.
Imperialism	Noun	A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force. (साम्राज्यवाद)	Colonialism, Expansionism, Domination, Empire, Control, Supremacy, Conquest, Annexation, Authority, Rule	Decolonization, Independence, Democracy, Freedom, Autonomy, Liberation, Equality, Nationalism	Many nations in Africa and Asia struggled for decades against European imperialism.
Sovereign	Adjective	Possessing supreme or ultimate power; a supreme ruler. (संप्रभु)	Independent, Absolute, Supreme, Autonomous, Ruler, Monarch, Free, Chief, Dominant, Empowered	Dependent, Subordinate, Subject, Servant, Colonized, Restricted, Minor, Slave, Controlled	India became a sovereign democratic republic in 1950.
Strangle	Verb	Squeeze or constrict the neck of; to hamper or stop the development of something. (गला घोंटना)	Choke, Throttled, Suffocate, Smother, Stifle, Constrict, Suppress, Inhibit, Obstruct, Restrain	Release, Free, Aid, Assist, Encourage, Breathe, Support, Help, Nurture, Loosen	High interest rates can sometimes strangle small business growth.
Dismantle	Verb	To take a machine or structure to pieces; to gradually cause an organization or system to stop working. (टुकड़े-टुकड़े करना)	Disassemble, Strip, Demolish, Deconstruct, Destroy, Disband, Undo, Breakdown, Ruin, Level	Assemble, Build, Construct, Create, Establish, Organize, Fix, Combine, Repair, Setup	The technician had to dismantle the engine to find the broken part.
Predecessor	Noun	A person who held a job or office before the current holder; a thing that has been followed or replaced by another. (पूर्ववर्ती)	Ancestor, Forerunner, Antecedent, Prior, Former, Original, Pioneer, Prototype, Elder, Parent	Successor, Follower, Descendant, Heir, Result, Replacement, Sequel, Newcomer, Child	The new principal is following the strict policies set by her predecessor.
Gesture	Noun	A movement of part of the body to express an idea or meaning; an action performed to convey a feeling. (इशारा)	Signal, Sign, Motion, Indication, Action, Expression, Wave, Token, Nod, Cue	Speech, Text, Stillness, Silence, Inaction, Word, Repose, Quiet, Reality, Statement	Giving flowers to the host was a lovely gesture of appreciation.
Devastate	Verb	To destroy or ruin something; to cause someone severe and overwhelming shock or grief. (तबाह करना)	Destroy, Ruin, Wreck, Ravage, Demolish, Shatter, Desolate, Crush, Overwhelm, Waste	Build, Create, Restore, Repair, Comfort, Protect, Save, Construct, Enrich, Fix	The earthquake was strong enough to devastate the entire coastal village.
Impose	Verb	To force something (a tax, duty, or belief) to be accepted or put in place. (थोपना)	Enforce, Dictate, Exact, Levy, Inflict, Command, Require, Burden, Appoint, Fix	Remove, Lift, Withdraw, Abolish, Ask, Request, Forgive, Neglect, Cancel, Delete	The government plans to impose a new tax on luxury goods.
Condemn	Verb	Express complete disapproval of; to sentence someone to a particular punishment. (निंदा करना)	Criticize, Denounce, Blame, Convict, Sentence, Censure, Reprimand, Doom, Damn, Scold	Praise, Commend, Approve, Pardon, Absolve, Forgive, Applaud, Honor, Exonerate	World leaders were quick to condemn the act of violence.
Embark	Verb	To go on board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle; to begin a course of action. (जहाज पर चढ़ना)	Start, Begin, Commence, Launch, Board, Depart, Enter, Initiate, Undertake, Venture	End, Finish, Stay, Stop, Land, Disembark, Terminate, Conclude, Exit, Halt	She is about to embark on a new journey as a medical student.
Migration	Noun	Movement of people or animals from one place to another. (प्रवास)	Movement, Relocation, Journey, Voyage, Transit, Shift, Displacement, Passage, Departure, Wandering	Stagnation, Inaction, Residence, Settlement, Stay, Immobility, Stability, Permanence, Fixity, Arrival	The annual migration of birds is a fascinating natural event.