The Hindu Vocabulary 24 September 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Curb

Verb

To restrain or keep in check.

(नियंत्रित करना)

Restrain, Control, Limit, Restrict, Suppress, Inhibit, Check, Deter, Confine, Regulate

Encourage, Promote, Liberate, Advance, Allow, Release, Spur, Enable, Permit, Support

The government imposed new rules to curb pollution.

Mislead

Verb

To lead or guide someone into the wrong direction or to give a false impression.

(गुमराह करना)

Deceive, Delude, Betray, Fool, Misguide, Misinform, Manipulate, Misinterpret, Misrepresent, Confuse

Enlighten, Clarify, Guide, Instruct, Inform, Advise, Reveal, Disclose, Direct, Correct

He tried to mislead the public with false information.

Coercively

Adverb

In a manner that forces or compels by using force or threats.

(जबरदस्ती से)

Forcefully, Compulsively, Aggressively, Authoritatively, Imperatively, Violently, Compellingly, Dictatorially, Forcibly, Strictly

Freely, Voluntarily, Willingly, Unforced, Spontaneously, Gently, Liberally, Compassionately, Allowingly, Kindly

The policy was coercively enforced on the citizens.

Violate

Verb

To break or fail to comply with a rule or law.

(उल्लंघन करना)

Breach, Disobey, Defy, Infringe, Transgress, Contravene, Flout, Break, Overstep, Offend

Obey, Comply, Respect, Follow, Uphold, Conform, Honor, Adhere, Observe, Abide by

He was fined for violating traffic rules.

Harbour

Verb

To give shelter or refuge; to hide someone or something.

(आश्रय देना)

Shelter, Protect, Conceal, Hide, Shield, Foster, Hold, Nurture, House, Safeguard

Expose, Evict, Unveil, Reveal, Release, Surrender, Deny, Disclose, Abandon, Reject

The criminal was accused of harbouring fugitives.

Satirist

Noun

 A person who uses satire to criticize or mock.

(व्यंग्यकार)

Parodist, Humorist, Ironist, Critic, Lampooner, Jester, Wit, Caricaturist, Cynic, Ridiculer

Supporter, Praiser, Advocate, Defender, Flatterer, Commender, Complimenter, Admirer, Conformer, Literalist

The satirist cleverly exposed political hypocrisy.

Reckless

Adjective

Acting without thinking about the consequences.

(लापरवाह)

Careless, Foolhardy, Rash, Thoughtless, Impulsive, Heedless, Irresponsible, Hasty, Brash, Negligent

Cautious, Careful, Prudent, Considerate, Thoughtful, Responsible, Sensible, Deliberate, Wise, Attentive

His reckless driving caused the accident.

Redress

Verb

To set right or remedy a situation, or compensation for a wrong.

(सुधार करना)

Remedy, Correct, Amend, Rectify, Fix, Resolve, Compensate, Repair, Restore, Recompense

Worsen, Aggravate, Harm, Damage, Injure, Impair, Hurt, Destroy, Exacerbate, Fault

The company promised to redress the customer complaints.

Vague

Adjective

Unclear, uncertain, or ill-defined.

(अस्पष्ट)

Unclear, Ambiguous, Indistinct, Hazy, Obscure, Uncertain, Nebulous, Confusing, Fuzzy, Undefined

Clear, Precise, Definite, Certain, Specific, Detailed, Explicit, Exact, Distinct, Focused

His explanation was too vague to understand.

Reasonable

Adjective

Fair and sensible; based on good judgment.

(तर्कसंगत)

Rational, Fair, Sensible, Justifiable, Logical, Moderate, Practical, Balanced, Sound, Realistic

Unreasonable, Irrational, Illogical, Excessive, Extreme, Absurd, Ridiculous, Unfair, Outlandish, Impractical

His proposal was reasonable and well-thought-out.

Prevalence

Noun

The fact or condition of being widespread or common.

(व्यापकता)

Ubiquity, Commonness, Widespread, Frequency, Dominance, Pervasiveness, Popularity, Generality, Abundance, Regularity

Rarity, Scarcity, Infrequency, Uncommonness, Absence, Uniqueness, Isolation, Novelty, Abnormality, Exception

The prevalence of mobile phones has transformed communication.

Arbiter

Noun

A person with the authority to judge or settle a dispute.

(निर्णायक)

Judge, Mediator, Referee, Umpire, Adjudicator, Moderator, Evaluator, Authority, Inspector, Assessor

Disputant, Party, Agitator, Contestant, Litigator, Opponent, Rebel, Disruptor, Dissenter, Challenger

The arbiter settled the disagreement between the two companies.