The Hindu Vocabulary 17 May 2025

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.