Meaning to snatch to seize

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Source: Root word of the day · 21 May 2026

About: The root word “Rap” sometimes can be uses as “rep” is a Latin root derived from the word “Rapere” which means “To snatch/ To seize/ To rob”. Figuratively the sense is always exhibited from derived words, added prefixes and suffixes slightly alter the meaning.

Rapid (adjective) - Happening in a short time or at a great rate.

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Appreciate (verb)

Recognize the value, quality, or importance of someone or something; increase in value. सराहना करना; मूल्य बढ़ना

Synonyms: Value, Admire, Esteem, Recognize

Antonyms: Criticize, Disparage, Depreciate, Devalue

Example: She appreciated his sincere efforts.

Capitalize (verb)

Use something to gain advantage; write in capital letters; provide capital for business. लाभ उठाना; बड़े अक्षरों में लिखना; पूंजी लगाना

Synonyms: Exploit, Utilize, Leverage, Finance

Antonyms: Waste, Squander, Ignore, Neglect

Example: The company capitalized on the growing demand for electric vehicles.

Complicate (verb)

Make something more difficult, confusing, or complex. जटिल बनाना

Synonyms: Confuse, Entangle, Obscure, Encumber

Antonyms: Simplify, Clarify, Explain, Ease

Example: His unnecessary questions complicated the simple issue.

Decelerate (verb)

Reduce speed; slow down. गति कम करना

Synonyms: Slow, Brake, Retard, Slack

Antonyms: Accelerate, Hasten, Quicken, Speed

Example: The driver had to decelerate near the sharp turn.

Dehydrate (verb)

Lose or remove water from something. निर्जलित करना; पानी की कमी होना

Synonyms: Dry, Desiccate, Drain, Parched

Antonyms: Hydrate, Moisturize, Dampen, Soak

Example: Long exposure to the sun can dehydrate the body.

Devalue (verb)

Reduce the value, importance, or worth of something. मूल्य घटाना

Synonyms: Depreciate, Decrease, Undervalue, Diminish

Antonyms: Appreciate, Enhance, Increase, Upgrade

Example: Constant criticism can devalue a person’s confidence.

Hypothesize (verb)

Suggest a possible explanation based on limited evidence. परिकल्पना करना

Synonyms: Assume, Theorize, Suppose, Speculate

Antonyms: Prove, Confirm, Verify, Establish

Example: Scientists hypothesize that the planet may have once contained water.

Impersonate (verb)

Pretend to be another person, often by copying their voice, appearance, or behavior. किसी का रूप धारण करना

Synonyms: Imitate, Mimic, Pose, Masquerade

Antonyms: Reveal, Unmask, Disclose, Identify

Example: The actor impersonated a famous leader on stage.

Precipitate (verb/adjective)

Cause something to happen suddenly; done too quickly without enough thought. अचानक घटित करना; उतावला

Synonyms: Trigger, Hasten, Provoke, Rash

Antonyms: Prevent, Delay, Restrain, Cautious

Example: The sudden announcement precipitated a heated debate.

Reciprocate (verb)

Respond to an action, feeling, or gesture with a similar action or feeling. प्रतिदान करना; बदले में वैसा ही करना

Synonyms: Return, Repay, Requite, Respond

Antonyms: Ignore, Reject, Withhold, Refuse

Example: He helped me, so I decided to reciprocate his kindness.

Undergird (verb)

To support or strengthen something from below or as a foundation. मजबूत आधार देना

Synonyms: Support, Strengthen, Buttress, Underpin

Antonyms: Undermine, Weaken, Destabilize, Erode

Example: Strong values undergird a successful society.

Outflank (verb)

To move around the side of an opponent to gain an advantage. पक्ष से घेरकर बढ़त लेना

Synonyms: Outmaneuver, Bypass, Circumvent, Outsmart

Antonyms: Confront, Face, Yield, Withdraw

Example: The army tried to outflank the enemy from the left side.

Countermeasure (noun)

An action taken to prevent or reduce the effect of danger, attack, or problem. प्रतिरोधी उपाय

Synonyms: Safeguard, Precaution, Defense, Response

Antonyms: Inaction, Neglect, Surrender, Vulnerability

Example: The government introduced countermeasures to stop cyber attacks.

Realign (verb)

To arrange or adjust something again into a new or correct position. फिर से व्यवस्थित करना

Synonyms: Readjust, Reorganize, Reposition, Rearrange

Antonyms: Disorganize, Misalign, Disturb, Disorder

Example: The company decided to realign its business strategy.

Overstep (verb)

To go beyond a limit, rule, or authority. सीमा का उल्लंघन करना

Synonyms: Exceed, Transgress, Infringe, Violate

Antonyms: Obey, Respect, Comply, Observe

Example: The officer should not overstep his authority.

Preliminary (noun/adjective)

Coming before the main or final action; introductory. प्रारंभिक

Synonyms: Initial, Introductory, Preparatory, Opening

Antonyms: Final, Concluding, Definitive, Ultimate

Example: The preliminary round will be held before the final match.

Enfranchise (verb)

To give someone the right to vote or freedom from restriction. मताधिकार देना

Synonyms: Empower, Liberate, Emancipate, Authorize

Antonyms: Disenfranchise, Enslave, Disempower, Deprive

Example: The reform helped enfranchise many citizens.

Subvert (verb)

To secretly weaken or destroy a system, authority, or institution. व्यवस्था को कमजोर करना

Synonyms: Undermine, Sabotage, Overthrow, Destabilize

Antonyms: Support, Uphold, Strengthen, Preserve

Example: The group tried to subvert the democratic process.

Backpedal (verb)

To change an earlier statement, decision, or position, especially by going back from it. अपने कथन या निर्णय से पीछे हटना

Synonyms: Retract, Reverse, Retreat, Recant

Antonyms: Maintain, Affirm, Persist, Advance

Example: The minister had to backpedal after public criticism.

Decriminalize (verb)

To remove criminal penalties from an act or activity. अपराध की श्रेणी से हटाना

Synonyms: Legalize, Permit, Allow, Legitimize

Antonyms: Criminalize, Outlaw, Prohibit, Ban

Example: Some countries decided to decriminalize minor drug possession.

Quick quiz: 5 questions on these words

Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Decriminalize

2. Antonym of Reciprocate

3. Synonym of Enfranchise

4. Antonym of Overstep

5. Synonym of Undergird

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