The Hindu Vocabulary 17 May 2025
2025-05-17
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 17 May 2025 is from the Editorial titled “Restored faith: On the Pollachi verdict”.
Word/Phrase |
Part of speech |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Sentence |
Restore |
Verb |
Bring back (someone or something) to a former condition, place, or state. (बहाल करना) |
Reinstate, Re-establish, Bring back, Return, Recover, Revive, Repair, Mend, Renew, Reconstruct |
Damage, Ruin, Destroy, Impair, Harm, Abolish, Eliminate, Remove, Spoil, Worsen |
They are working hard to restore the old building to its former glory. |
Unduly |
Adverb |
To an excessive degree; unnecessarily. (अनुचित रूप से) |
Excessively, Inordinately, Immoderately, Unnecessarily, Disproportionately, Overly, Too, Unjustifiably, Unwarrantedly |
Moderately, Reasonably, Justifiably, Appropriately, Necessarily, Deservedly, Fairly, Temperately, Mildly, Slightly |
The criticism seemed unduly harsh. |
Assault |
Verb |
A physical attack; make a physical attack on. (आक्रमण करना) |
Attack, Aggression, Onslaught, Offensive, Charge, Battery, Violence, Strike, Invasion |
Defense, Protection, Guard, Resistance, Repulse, Retreat, Withdrawal, Peace, Harmony, Security |
He was arrested for assaulting a police officer. |
Convict |
Verb |
Declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offense by the verdict of a jury or a judge. (दोषी ठहराना) |
Find guilty, Sentence, Imprison, Jail, Incarcerate, Condemn, Felon, Prisoner, Inmate, Offender |
Acquit, Exonerate, Clear, Absolve, Free, Release, Vindicate, Pardon, Liberate, Exculpate |
The jury convicted him of fraud. |
Seizure |
Noun |
The action of confiscating or impounding something; a sudden attack of illness, especially a stroke or an epileptic fit. (अधिग्रहण) |
Confiscation, Impounding, Appropriation, Takeover, Capture, Forfeit, Attack, Fit, Convulsion |
Return, Release, Restitution, Liberation, Handing back, Voluntary surrender, Calm, Stability, Wellness, Normality |
The police made a large drug seizure. |
Atrocity |
Noun |
An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury. (अत्याचार) |
Brutality, Cruelty, Savagery, Heinousness, Wickedness, Barbarity, Abomination, Outrage |
Kindness, Mercy, Compassion, Humanity, Benevolence, Goodness, Virtue, Justice, Righteousness |
The war was marked by numerous atrocities against civilians. |
Depravity |
Noun |
Moral corruption; wickedness. (नीचता) |
Wickedness, Corruption, Immorality, Vice, Evil, Degeneracy, Perversion, Sinfulness |
Virtue, Morality, Righteousness, Goodness, Integrity, Honesty, Decency, Uprightness |
The dictator was known for his utter depravity. |
Perpetrator |
Noun |
A person who carries out a harmful, illegal, or immoral act. (अपराधी) |
Offender, Culprit, Criminal, Wrongdoer, Lawbreaker, Felon, Aggressor, Attacker, Assailant, Transgressor |
Victim, Innocent, Sufferer, Complainant, Law-abider, Protector, Defender, Savior, Guardian, Ally |
The authorities are searching for the perpetrator of the vandalism. |
Abhorrence |
Noun |
A feeling of repulsion; disgusted loathing. (नफरत) |
Loathing, Disgust, Repulsion, Aversion, Detestation, Abomination, Antipathy, Execration, Revulsion |
Love, Admiration, Liking, Fondness, Affection, Esteem, Respect, Approval, Delight |
She felt a deep abhorrence for violence in any form. |
Clout |
Noun |
Influence or power, especially in politics or business. (दबदबा) |
Influence, Power, Authority, Leverage, Sway, Dominance, Standing, Prestige, Weight, Muscle |
Impotence, Weakness, Powerlessness, Insignificance, Subordination, Helplessness, Obscurity |
The senator has a lot of clout on Capitol Hill. |