The Hindu Vocabulary 6 August 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Verb

To give evidence in a court or declare something as true.

(गवाही देना)

Witness, Declare, Swear, Affirm, State, Confirm, Attest, Bear witness, Proclaim, Substantiate

Deny, Refute, Contradict, Disprove, Oppose, Challenge, Disclaim, Reject, Rebut, Ignore

He was called to testify in the murder trial.

Assault

Verb

To attack someone violently.

(आक्रमण करना)

Attack, Strike, Offensive, Onslaught, Aggression, Raid, Charge, Blitz, Invasion, Ambush

Defense, Protection, Guard, Shelter, Security, Shield, Retreat, Safety, Support, Aid

He was arrested for assaulting a police officer.

Perpetrator

Noun

A person who commits a crime or wrongdoing.

(अपराध करने वाला)

Offender, Criminal, Culprit, Wrongdoer, Lawbreaker, Malefactor, Assailant, Felon, Violator, Aggressor

Victim, Innocent, Savior, Protector, Helper, Guardian, Defender, Rescuer, Supporter, Benefactor

The police are searching for the perpetrator of the robbery.

Conviction

Noun

A formal declaration of guilt; a strong belief.

(दृढ़ विश्वास)

Judgment, Verdict, Sentence, Belief, Faith, Confidence, Certainty, Assurance, Determination, Opinion

Acquittal, Doubt, Uncertainty, Disbelief, Pardon, Release, Suspension, Indecision, Ambiguity, Reluctance

His conviction was based on strong evidence.

Misdemeanour

Noun

A minor wrongdoing or offense.

(हल्का अपराध)

Offense, Minor crime, Infraction, Violation, Wrongdoing, Misconduct, Delinquency, Petty crime

Felony, Virtue, Nobility, Honor, Good deed, Legality, Rightdoing, Compliance, Integrity, Innocence

He was fined for a traffic misdemeanour.

Strewn

Adjective

Scattered or spread untidily over a surface.

(बिखरा हुआ)

Scattered, Spread, Dispersed, Sprinkled, Flung, Thrown, Disarrayed, Littered, Broadcast

Collected, Gathered, Assembled, Concentrated, Organized, Piled, Arranged, Packed, Accumulated

Clothes were strewn all over the floor after the party.

Agony

Noun

Extreme physical or mental pain.

(तीव्र कष्ट)

Pain, Suffering, Torture, Anguish, Misery, Torment, Distress, Affliction, Woe, Hurt

Comfort, Ease, Relief, Pleasure, Joy, Happiness, Bliss, Delight, Contentment, Peace

She was in agony after breaking her leg.

Alacrity

Noun

Cheerful readiness or eagerness.

(उत्साह)

Eagerness, Willingness, Promptness, Enthusiasm, Readiness, Zeal, Swiftness, Speed, Cheerfulness, Liveliness

Reluctance, Hesitation, Delay, Slowness, Unwillingness, Laziness, Lethargy, Indifference

She accepted the invitation with alacrity.

Rigorous

Adjective

Extremely thorough, strict, or harsh.

(कठोर)

Strict, Severe, Harsh, Stern, Thorough, Exact, Stringent, Precise, Intense,

Lenient, Mild, Gentle, Easy, Flexible, Relaxed, Soft, Forgiving, Indulgent, Tolerant

The training program is known for its rigorous discipline.

Swiftly

Adverb

Quickly or promptly

(तेजी से, शीघ्रता से)

Quickly, Rapidly, Speedily, Promptly, Immediately, Fast, Instantly, Briskly, Expeditiously, Hurriedly

Slowly, Gradually, Lazily, Leisurely, Delayed, Sluggishly, Late, Haltingly, Hesitantly, Lingeringly

The rescue team acted swiftly to save the trapped miners.

Intimidation

Noun

The act of frightening or threatening someone to gain control.

(डराना-धमकाना)

Threatening, Bullying, Coercion, Frightening, Daunting, Pressure, Harassment, Menace, Terrorizing

Encouragement, Support, Reassurance, Comfort, Assistance, Protection, Motivation, Friendship

The witness refused to testify due to intimidation by the accused.

Spare

Verb

To give something extra or refrain from harming; additional or extra.

(बचाना)

Save, Extra, Surplus, Reserve, Free, Provide, Relieve, Give, Conserve, Donate

Deprive, Harm, Use up, Waste, Kill, Exhaust, Hurt, Consume, Damage, Spend

I always carry a spare tire in my car.