The Hindu Vocabulary 31 August 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Accuse

Verb

To blame someone for a crime or wrongdoing.

(आरोप लगाना)

Blame, Charge, Indict, Prosecute, Reproach, Arraign, Incriminate, Denounce, Sue, Cite

Defend, Absolve, Clear, Excuse, Justify, Vindicate, Exonerate, Support, Praise, Acquit

She accused him of stealing her bag.

Rattle

Verb

To make a rapid, repeated noise; to disturb or unnerve someone.

(खड़खड़ाना)

Shake, Disturb, Jolt, Shock, Unnerve, Alarm, Fluster, Agitate, Startle, Confuse

Soothe, Calm, Quiet, Relax, Comfort, Pacify, Silence, Settle, Steady, Compose

The loud thunder rattled the windows.

Alligation

Noun

A claim that someone has done something wrong, often without proof.

(आरोप)

Accusation, Charge, Claim, Assertion, Complaint, Statement, Contention, Indictment, Objection, Declaration

Fact, Proof, Confirmation, Evidence, Reality, Truth, Validation, Authentication, Verification, Testimony

The company denied the allegations of fraud.

Consistent

Adjective

Acting in the same way over time; reliable.

(एक समान)

Steady, Stable, Reliable, Dependable, Uniform, Constant, Persistent, Predictable, Regular, Harmonious

Inconsistent, Unsteady, Irregular, Changeable, Unstable, Erratic, Unreliable, Variable, Fluctuating, Sporadic

She is consistent in her hard work.

Partisan

Adjective

Strong supporter of a party, cause, or person, often biased.

(पक्षपाती)

Supporter, Follower, Devotee, Advocate, Zealot, Adherent, Fanatic, Loyalist, Believer, Disciple

Neutral, Impartial, Objective, Fair, Detached, Balanced, Unbiased, Disinterested, Independent, Nonaligned

The debate turned partisan and heated.

Integrity

Noun

Honesty, moral uprightness, strong principles.

(ईमानदारी)

Honesty, Virtue, Morality, Truthfulness, Sincerity, Probity, Fairness, Decency, Goodness, Uprightness

Dishonesty, Corruption, Immorality, Falsehood, Deceit, Fraud, Treachery, Hypocrisy, Wickedness, Unreliability

He is respected for his integrity.

Demonstrable

Adjective

Able to be shown or proved.

(सिद्ध करने योग्य)

Proveable, Evident, Observable, Clear, Obvious, Visible, Tangible, Verifiable, Apparent, Manifest

Unprovable, Indefinable, Uncertain, Hidden, Concealed, Obscure, Abstract, Dubious, Imaginary, Invisible

The results show demonstrable progress.

Loophole

Noun

A mistake in law or rule that allows someone to escape its effect.

(कानूनी खामी)

Gap, Escape, Evasion, Flaw, Defect, Weakness, Exception, Breach, Gap, Technicality

Closure, Blockage, Restriction, Barrier, Obstacle, Regulation, Control, Limitation, Safeguard, Constraint

He found a loophole in the tax law.

Predominantly

Adverb

Mainly, mostly.

(मुख्य रूप से)

Mostly, Mainly, Chiefly, Largely, Principally, Primarily, Typically, Generally, Essentially, Predominately

Rarely, Occasionally, Slightly, Minimally, Infrequently, Partially, Seldom, Scarcely, Minorly, Marginally

The population is predominantly rural.

Malpractice

Noun

Improper, illegal, or negligent professional conduct.

(कदाचार)

Misconduct, Negligence, Fraud, Dishonesty, Impropriety, Deception, Unethical behavior, Corruption, Wrongdoing

Honesty, Integrity, Duty, Diligence, Goodness, Care, Morality, Sincerity, Correctness

The doctor was sued for malpractice.

Overblown

Adjective

Made to seem more important than it really is; exaggerated.

(बढ़ा-चढ़ा हुआ)

Exaggerated, Inflated, Overstated, Showy, Pretentious, Dramatic, Grandiose, Excessive, Pompous

Understated, Simple, Modest, Subtle, Plain, Natural, Ordinary, Genuine, Mild, Unassuming

The issue was overblown by the media.

Discredit

Verb

To harm someone’s reputation or to cause doubt about truth.

(बदनाम करना)

Dishonor, Shame, Disgrace, Tarnish, Slander, Malign, Undermine, Denounce

Honor, Respect, Trust, Credit, Esteem, Praise, Glory, Confidence, Approval, Dignity

The scandal discredited the politician.