The Hindu Vocabulary 2 February 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Reverse

Verb

To go backward or turn around.

(उलटना)

Invert, Flip, Backtrack, Retrograde, Revert, Overturn, Undo, Backward, Flip-flop, Rearward

Forward, Proceed, Progress, Continue, Advance, Move ahead, Go on, Face, Front, Straighten

The driver had to reverse the car out of the narrow alley.

Dominate

Verb

To have control, authority, or influence over others.

(प्रमुख होना)

Rule, Command, Govern, Control, Master, Overpower, Overrule, Lead, Dictate, Prevail

Submit, Yield, Follow, Obey, Submit, Serve, Surrender, Bow, Acquiesce, Conform

The team worked together to dominate their opponents.

Rigg

Verb

To manipulate or control dishonestly for personal gain.

(ठगी करना)

Manipulate, Fix, Tamper, Engineer, Cheat, Deceive, Devious, Arrange, Conspire, Scheme

Fair play, Honesty, Integrity, Transparency, Straightforwardness, Sincerity, Uprightness, Candid, Genuine

The referee was accused of attempting to rig the game.

Prefer

Verb

To like or choose one thing over another.

(पसंद करना)

Favor, Choose, Opt for, Select, Pick, Esteem, Fancy, Value, Prioritize

Dislike, Reject, Disfavor, Depreciate, Disapprove, Abandon, Neglect, Renounce, Snub, Shun

prefer tea over coffee in the morning.

Allegation

Noun

A statement or assertion without proof, often implying wrongdoing.

(आरोप)

Accusation, Claim, Charge, Assertion, Declaration, Statement, Affirmation, Insinuation, Imputation, Indictment

Confirmation, Affirmation, Corroboration, Support, Verification, Endorsement, Agreement, Validation, Authentication

The journalist made a serious allegation against the public official.

Conviction

Noun

strong belief or the state of being found guilty in a court of law.

(निर्णय)

Belief, Certainty, Faith, Assurance, Guilt, Sentence, Judgment, Condemnation, Certitude, Firmness

Doubt, Uncertainty, Skepticism, Acquittal, Absolution, Exoneration, Release, Pardon, Innocence, Disbelief

The defendant faced conviction for the crime committed.

Disqualification

Noun

To be declared ineligible or unfit for a particular activity or position.

(अयोग्यता)

Ineligibility, Incapacity, Disentitlement, Unfitness, Exclusion, Bar, Disbarment, Prohibition, Unworthiness, Disabling

Qualification, Eligibility, Fitness, Capability, Competence, Acceptance, Inclusion, Authorization, Permission

The athlete received a disqualification for violating the rules.

Verdict

Noun

The decision or judgment of a jury in a legal case.

(निर्णय)

Decision, Judgment, Ruling, Conclusion, Pronouncement, Finding, Determination, Sentence, Resolution, Award

Indecision, Ambiguity, Uncertainty, Hesitation, Dithering, Puzzlement, Confusion, Vagueness, Dubiety

The jury reached a unanimous verdict in the murder trial.

Accuse

Verb

To charge someone with an offense or crime.

(आरोप लगाना)

Charge, Blame, Implicate, Indict, Censure, Denounce, Incriminate, Allegate, Impeach, Condemn

Absolve, Exonerate, Clear, Acquit, Vindicate, Praise, Commend, Approve, Justify

The prosecutor will accuse the suspect of theft.

Conspire

Verb

To secretly plan or work together toward a harmful or unlawful purpose.

(साज़िश रचना)

Scheme, Plot, Collaborate, Connive, Machinate, Plan, Collude, Intrigue, Conjure, Complot

Disagree, Oppose, Abstain, Reject, Resist, Prevent, Thwart, Divert

The group of rebels conspired to overthrow the government.

Purportedly

Adverb

Allegedly or supposedly.

(कथित रूप से)

Allegedly, Supposedly, Ostensibly, Seemingly, Presumably, Apparently, Reportedly, Putatively, Reputedly, Evidently

Clearly, Undoubtedly, Definitely, Obviously, Certainly, Unquestionably, Truly, Positively

The document purportedly contains classified information.

Unleash

Verb

To release or set free, often with great force or intensity.

(उन्मुक्त करना)

Release, Unbridle, Unshackle, Free, Liberate, Unchain, Unharness, Unfetter, Set loose

Restrain, Constrain, Suppress, Control, Hold back, Bridle, Confine, Limit, Check, Harness

The new policy aims to unleash innovation in the industry.