The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 13 May 2025 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 12 Editorials

On 13 May 2025 Vocab24 covered 12 editorials from Hindustan Times (Economy), Hindustan Times (Cities), The Indian Express (Political), The Economic Times (Wealth), The Hindu (International Relations), One Word Substituation, The Indian Express (Politics), The Hindu (International), Daily Does of Idioms, The Hindu (National), Times of India (Lifestyle), The Hindu (Press Freedom) 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

Traction (noun) – The ability of a wheel or tyre to hold the ground without sliding.संकर्षण Synonyms: Suction, Resistance, Adherence, Constriction · Antonyms: Slack, Looseness, Laxness
Sprawling (adjective) – Spreading out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way.विशाल Synonyms: Extending, Diverging, Expanding, Radiating · Antonyms: Containing, Limiting, Restricting, Contracting
Compelled (verb) – To force or oblige someone to do something.मजबूर Synonyms: Coerced, Forced, Obligated, Constrained · Antonyms: Freed, Released, Allowed, Permitted
Laundering (verb) – Conceal the origins of (money obtained illegally)शोधन Synonyms: Clean, Administration, Management · Antonyms: Dirty, Bedraggled, Begrimed
Pursuing (verb) – Follow or chase (someone or something).पीछा करना Synonyms: Follow, Chase, Hunt, Stalk · Antonyms: Avoid, Flee, Aid, Assist
Scrambled (verb) – To move or climb quickly but with difficulty, often using your hands to help you.संघर्ष Synonyms: Clamber, Climb, Crawl, Scrabble · Antonyms: Retreat, Rest, Stay, Stop.
Provoke (verb) – Action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately.उकसावा Synonyms: Affront, Harassment, Indignity, Insult · Antonyms: Normality, Respectful, Despair, Dissuasion
Insurgency (noun) – A person who rises in active revolt, typically against an established government or authority.विद्रोही Synonyms: Rebel, Revolutionary, Mutineer, Guerrilla · Antonyms: Loyalist, Patriot, Supporter, Advocate
Humiliating (adjective) – Make (someone) feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride.अपमानित Synonyms: Confuse, Crush, Degrade, Demean · Antonyms: Encourage, Honor, Praise, Promote
Infiltration (noun) – The act of secretly entering or gaining access to a place or organization to acquire information or cause harm.प्रवेश Synonyms: Penetration, Intrusion, Trespass, Ingress · Antonyms: Eviction, Expulsion, Withdrawal, Ejection
Impunity (noun) – Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.दण्डमुक्ति Synonyms: Immunity, Exemption, Freedom, Protection · Antonyms: Accountability, Liability, Punishment, Responsibility
Concerning (adjective) – Worried, troubled, or anxious about something.चिंतित Synonyms: Worried, Anxious, Troubled, Distressed · Antonyms: Unconcerned, Carefree, Indifferent, Untroubled
Abducted (verb) – The action of forcibly taking someone away against their will, typically to hold them captive.अपहरण Synonyms: Kidnapping, Seizure, Capturing, Snatching · Antonyms: Release, Liberation, Freedom, Rescue
Hostile (adjective) – Showing or feeling opposition or dislike.विरोधी Synonyms: Adverse, Belligerent, Bitter, Contentious · Antonyms: Agreeable, Aiding, Favorable, Friendly
Defamation (noun) – Damage the good reputation of (someone)बदनाम करना Synonyms: Libel, Slander, Malign, Smear · Antonyms: Absolve, Acquit, Excuse, Dismiss
Intimidation (noun) – The action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated.धमकी Synonyms: Frightening, Menacing, Terrifying, Scaring. · Antonyms: Assure, Calm, Comfort, Embolden.
Stated (adjective) – Express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing.वर्णन Synonyms: Saying, Expressing, Articulating, Putting · Antonyms: Undefined, Irregular, Tacit, Actual
Referenced (verb) – The action of mentioning or alluding to something.संदर्भ Synonyms: Allusion, Hint, Innuendo, Mention · Antonyms: Unacknowledged, Rejection, Distrust, Disapproval
Manipulated (verb) – To control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly.चालाकी Synonyms: Shape, Exploit, Maneuvers, Deceive · Antonyms: Destroy, Idle, Leave Alone
Stagnating (adjective) – A situation in which something stays the same and does not grow and develop.स्थिरता Synonyms: Fester, Hibernate, Languish, Stall · Antonyms: Build, Flourish, Grow, Help