🔥The Hindu Vocabulary 25 Jun 2025
1. Breach (Noun)
Meaning: A break or violation, often of trust, law, or relations.
Hindi: उल्लंघन, दरार।
Synonyms: Violation, rift, schism.
Antonyms: Compliance, unity, adherence.
Example: The stand-off caused a breach in Newsom-Trump relations.
Related Words: Breach (verb), breached (adjective).
2. Incited (Verb)
Meaning: To stir up or provoke to action, often negatively.
Hindi: उकसाना, भड़काना।
Synonyms: Provoked, spurred, instigated.
Antonyms: Calmed, restrained, discouraged.
Example: China’s jets incited Japan with aggressive maneuvers.
Related Words: Incitement (noun), inciting (adjective).
3. Rebuke (Verb)
Meaning: To express sharp disapproval or criticism.
Hindi: फटकारना, डांटना।
Synonyms: Reprimand, scold, censure.
Antonyms: Praise, commend, approve.
Example: Sweden rebuked Israel for Gaza’s starvation tactics.
Related Words: Rebuke (noun), rebuking (adjective).
4. Scuffle (Noun)
Meaning: A brief, disorderly fight or struggle.
Hindi: हाथापाई, झड़प।
Synonyms: Skirmish, fray, brawl.
Antonyms: Peace, calm, order.
Example: A scuffle broke out during the Rabindra Nagar clashes.
Related Words: Scuffle (verb), scuffling (adjective).
5. Dissent (Noun)
Meaning: Disagreement or opposition to an opinion or policy.
Hindi: असहमति, मतभेद।
Synonyms: Dissension, disagreement, opposition.
Antonyms: Agreement, consent, harmony.
Example: Anbumani’s dissent led to his ouster from Congress.
Related Words: Dissent (verb), dissenting (adjective).
6. Hinder (Verb)
Meaning: To obstruct or delay progress or action.
Hindi: बाधा डालना, रोकना।
Synonyms: Impede, obstruct, hamper.
Antonyms: Aid, assist, facilitate.
Example: The plane crash hindered rescue efforts at the hostel.
Related Words: Hindrance (noun), hindering (adjective).
7. Instigate (Verb)
Meaning: To initiate or provoke, often with negative intent.
Hindi: भड़काना, शुरू करना।
Synonyms: Incite, provoke, spur.
Antonyms: Halt, suppress, deter.
Example: The stand-off instigated a feud between Newsom and Trump.
Related Words: Instigation (noun), instigative (adjective).
8. Reprimand (Verb)
Meaning: To formally or sharply criticize for a fault or error.
Hindi: डांटना, भर्त्सना करना।
Synonyms: Rebuke, scold, censure.
Antonyms: Praise, commend, reward.
Example: The AEA reprimanded Iran for nuclear non-compliance.
Related Words: Reprimand (noun), reprimanding (adjective).
9. Impede (Verb)
Meaning: To obstruct or slow down progress or movement.
Hindi: बाधा डालना, अवरुद्ध करना।
Synonyms: Hinder, obstruct, block.
Antonyms: Facilitate, aid, promote.
Example: Clashes impeded peace efforts in Rabindra Nagar.
Related Words: Impediment (noun), impeding (adjective).
10. Brawl (Noun)
Meaning: A rough or noisy fight or quarrel.
Hindi: झगड़ा, मारपीट।
Synonyms: Scuffle, fray, skirmish.
Antonyms: Peace, calm, harmony.
Example: A brawl erupted during the Bengal clashes in Rabindra Nagar.
Related Words: Brawl (verb), brawling (adjective).