The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 17 May 2022 – 15 Words with Hindi Meaning, 8 Editorials

On 17 May 2022 Vocab24 covered 8 editorials from The Hindu, One Liner, The Times of India, Republic World and taught 15 words from them. Read the editorial, learn the words with Hindi meaning, then use three of them in a sentence today.

15 words from this day's editorials

Sedition (noun) – Conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch.राज-विद्रोह Synonyms: Revolt, Uprising, Insurrection, Mutiny · Antonyms: Obedience, Devotion, Compliance, Conformity
Disaffection (noun) – A state or feeling of being dissatisfied, especially with people in authority or a system of control.नाख़ुशी Synonyms: Dissatisfaction, Disgruntlement, Discontent, Resentment · Antonyms: Satisfaction, Gratification, Pleasure, Gladness
Repressive (adjective) – Making one feel oppressed.दमनकारी Synonyms: Stifling, Domineering, Coercive, Oppressive · Antonyms: Liberating, Permissive, Lenient
Marginalised (adjective) – (of a person, group, or concept) treated as insignificant or peripheral.उपेक्षित Synonyms: Ignored, Disregarded, Unnoticed, Overlooked, Unheeded · Antonyms: Noted, Cherished, Privileged, Esteemed
Chilling (adjective) – Horrifying or frightening.डरावना Synonyms: Scary, Unsettling, Distressing, Unnerving, Terrifying · Antonyms: Reassuring, Soothing, Comforting, Heartening
Enervate (verb) – Make (someone or something) weaker or less effective.प्रभावहीन करना, शक्तिहीन करना Synonyms: Debilitate, Emasculate, Enfeeble, Undermine · Antonyms: Fortify, Bolster, Reinforce, Underpin
Untenable (adjective) – Not able to be supported or defended against criticism, or no longer able to continue.असमर्थनीय Synonyms: Unsustainable, Indefensible, Unsound, Implausible · Antonyms: Tenable, Rational, Viable, Able To Hold Water
Vague (adjective) – Not expressed clearly.अस्पष्ट Synonyms: Fuzzy, Ambiguous, Hazy, Obscure · Antonyms: Clear, Explicit, Categorical, Obvious
Strike down (verb) – To decide that a law or rule is illegal and should be ignored.निरस्त करना Synonyms: Annul, Invalidate, Dissolve, Rescind · Antonyms: Prolong, Extend, Stretch, Persist
Inception (noun) – The beginning or first signs of something.आरंभ Synonyms: Dawn, Commencement, Conception, Onset · Antonyms: Conclusion, Wrap-Up, Termination, Culmination
Ponder (verb) – Think deeply and at length.चिन्तन करना Synonyms: Think About, Contemplate, Muse, Brood · Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Disregard, Overlook
Quell (verb) – Forcibly put an end to.कुचल देना/ दबाना Synonyms: Suppress, Quash, Subdue, Repress · Antonyms: Encourage, Support, Aid
Subside (verb) – To become calmer, quieter or less intenseकम होना Synonyms: Abate, Recede, Wane, Decline · Antonyms: Intensify, Increase, Escalate
Disruption (noun) – A big change that causes a lot of worry and problems.हंगामा Synonyms: Upheaval, Turbulence, Disordering · Antonyms: Stability, Tranquillity, Stagnation
Advocate (verb) – To support or recommend something publicly.समर्थन करना Synonyms: Espouse, Endorse, Champion, Back · Antonyms: Oppose, Contradict, Attack