The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 24 Jan 2023 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 10 Editorials

On 24 January 2023 Vocab24 covered 10 editorials from The Hindustan Times, The Print, Brahmastra Batch, The Hindu and taught 20 words from them. Read the editorial, learn the words with Hindi meaning, then use three of them in a sentence today.

20 words from this day's editorials

Defaming (verb) – Damage the good reputation of (someone)बदनाम करना Synonyms: Libel, Slander, Malign, Smear · Antonyms: Absolve, Acquit, Excuse, Dismiss
Faulting (noun) – The production of a fault or faults in a rock formation.भ्रंशन Synonyms: Criticize, Attack, Censure, Impugn · Antonyms: Accuracy, Advantage, Behavior, Care.
Ridiculing (verb) – Subject to contemptuous and dismissive language or behaviour.उपहास Synonyms: Deride, Mock, Taunt. · Antonyms: Praise, Admiration, Approval.
Derogatory (adjective) – Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.अपमानजनक Synonyms: Disparaging, Belittling, Diminishing, Slighting. · Antonyms: Complimentary, Flattering, Appreciative, Praising.
Contention (noun) – Heated disagreement.विवाद Synonyms: Dispute, Disputation, Variance, Hostility · Antonyms: Agreement, Accord, Harmony, Peace.
Aware (adjective) – Having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.अवगत Synonyms: Alive, Appreciative, Apprehensive, Attentive · Antonyms: Unaware, Ignorant, Oblivious
Sought (verb) – Attempt to find (something).खोजना Synonyms: Quested, Chased, Desired, Craved · Antonyms: Ignored, Snubbed, Brushed
Propaganda (noun) – Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view.प्रचार Synonyms: Information, Advertising, Promotion, Advocacy · Antonyms: Truth
Claims (verb) – State or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.दावा Synonyms: Assert, Declare, Profess, Affirm · Antonyms: Disclaim, Answer, Honesty, Truth
Alleged (adjective) – Said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality.कथित Synonyms: Supposed, Professed, Purported, Apparent · Antonyms: Proved, Verifiable, Stated, Tried-And-True
Trauma (noun) – A deeply distressing or disturbing experience.सदमा Synonyms: Injury, Damage, Hurt, Wound · Antonyms: Healing, Peace, Goodwill.
Victim (noun) – A person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action.शिकार Synonyms: Sufferer, Casualty, Fatality, Loser · Antonyms: Attacker, Assailant, Criminal, Culprit.
Mock (verb) – Tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner.मोचक Synonyms: Ridicule, Deride, Scorn, Make Fun Of · Antonyms: Genuine, Respectful, Courteous, Reverent.
Tonsured (verb) – Shave the hair on top of (a monk's or priest's head)मुंडाना Synonyms: Hairless, Shave, Barber, Detach · Antonyms: Furry, Hairy, Hirsute
Paraded (verb) – (Of troops) Assemble for a formal inspection or ceremonial occasion.दिखने के लिये रखना Synonyms: Display, Exhibit, Expose, Flaunt, Show. · Antonyms: Hide, Be Modest, Be Quiet, Cover.
Inconsolable (adjective) – (Of a person or their grief) Not able to be comforted or alleviated.गमगीन Synonyms: Heartbroken, Devastated, Wretched · Antonyms: Consolable, Happy, Understanding.
Dacoit (noun) – A member of a band of armed robbers.डकैत Synonyms: Stealer, Thief, Crook, Bandit · Antonyms: Hero, Victim, Innocent, Law
Intimidation (noun) – The action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated.धमकी Synonyms: Frightening, Menacing, Terrifying, Scaring. · Antonyms: Assure, Calm, Comfort, Embolden.
Juveniles (noun) – A person below the age at which ordinary criminal prosecution is possibleकिशोरों Synonyms: Youngster, Child, Teenager, Adolescent · Antonyms: Adult, Mature, Experienced, Older.
Probe (noun) – A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body.जांच Synonyms: Investigation, Examination, Inquest, Scrutiny · Antonyms: Gentle, Idiotic, Kind, Nice.