The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 18 Jan 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 11 Editorials

On 18 January 2026 Vocab24 covered 11 editorials from The Indian Express, The Hindu, Cloze Test Quiz, Hindustan Times, The Economic Times, Times of India, Aeon (Economics) 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

Redound (verb) – Contribute to; result in (especially to someone’s advantage).लाभ पहुँचाना Synonyms: Benefit, Contribute, Aid, Promote · Antonyms: Harm, Damage, Hinder, Impair
Foreswear (verb) – Formally refuse or renounce something; swear to give up.त्याग करने की शपथ लेना Synonyms: Renounce, Abjure, Forsake, Disavow · Antonyms: Accept, Embrace, Adopt, Uphold
Trenchantly (adverb) – In a sharp, forceful, and effective way (especially in speech or writing).तीखे और प्रभावशाली ढंग से Synonyms: Sharply, Forcefully, Cuttingly, Acutely · Antonyms: Mildly, Gently, Vaguely, Indirectly
Crosstalk (noun) – Unwanted interference between communication channels; also, confusing talk that overlaps in a discussion.परस्पर हस्तक्षेप Synonyms: Interference, Overlap, Distraction, Confusion · Antonyms: Clarity, Isolation, Separation, Silence
Outmaneuver (verb) – Defeat or gain an advantage over someone by using clever tactics or strategy.चालाकी से मात देना Synonyms: Outsmart, Outwit, Outplay, Overcome · Antonyms: Misjudge, Blunder, Yield, Succumb
Stalactite (noun) – An icicle-shaped formation of mineral deposits hanging from the ceiling of a cave.गुफा की छत से लटकने वाला खनिज स्तंभ Synonyms: Cave deposit, Mineral icicle, Dripstone, Speleothem · Antonyms: Floor formation, Stalagmite, Plain surface, Flat ground
Petrify (verb) – Turn into stone; or make someone extremely afraid.पत्थर बन जाना / भयभीत कर देना Synonyms: Terrify, Paralyze, Transfix, Fossilize · Antonyms: Reassure, Calm, Comfort, Animate
Recklessness (noun) – Careless behavior that shows a lack of thought about danger or consequences.लापरवाही Synonyms: Rashness, Carelessness, Impulsiveness, Irresponsibility · Antonyms: Caution, Prudence, Carefulness, Responsibility
Dovish (adjective) – Favoring peace and diplomacy rather than war or aggressive action.शांतिवादी Synonyms: Peaceful, Conciliatory, Pacifist, Nonaggressive · Antonyms: Hawkish, Aggressive, Belligerent, Militant
Knell (noun) – The sound of a bell, especially for a death or funeral; a sign of the end of something.मृत्यु-घंटी Synonyms: Toll, Death knell, Bell sound, Peal · Antonyms: Birth announcement, Beginning, Revival, Celebration
Circumspection (noun) – Caution; careful consideration before taking action or speaking.सावधानी Synonyms: Caution, Prudence, Discretion, Wariness · Antonyms: Recklessness, Rashness, Carelessness, Impulsiveness
Propitiate (verb) – Appease or win the favor of someone by doing or saying somethingप्रसन्न करना Synonyms: Appease, Pacify, Mollify, Placate. · Antonyms: Aggravate, Provoke, Annoy, Offend
Impassive (adjective) – Showing no emotion; not affected by feelings.निर्लिप्त Synonyms: Unemotional, Stoic, Expressionless, Unresponsive · Antonyms: Emotional, Expressive, Sensitive, Passionate
Equivocation (noun) – The use of ambiguous language to hide the truth or avoid committing.द्विअर्थी कथन Synonyms: Ambiguity, Prevarication, Evasion, Hedge · Antonyms: Clarity, Candor, Frankness, Directness
Dilapidation (noun) – A state of disrepair or ruin due to age or neglect.जर्जरता Synonyms: Decay, Ruin, Deterioration, Dereliction · Antonyms: Repair, Restoration, Renovation, Upkeep
Belated (adjective) – Coming later than expected; delayed.विलंबित Synonyms: Late, Delayed, Overdue, Tardy · Antonyms: Early, Prompt, Timely, Punctual
Placation (noun) – The act of making someone less angry; calming or soothing.शांत करना Synonyms: Appeasement, Pacification, Soothing, Mollification · Antonyms: Aggravation, Provocation, Irritation, Incitement
Accretion (noun) – Growth or increase by gradual addition; something formed by such growth.क्रमिक वृद्धि Synonyms: Increase, Growth, Expansion, Buildup · Antonyms: Decrease, Reduction, Decline, Diminution
Dispassion (noun) – Freedom from strong emotions; impartial calmness.निष्पक्षता Synonyms: Detachment, Impartiality, Objectivity, Calmness · Antonyms: Passion, Bias, Partiality, Emotionalism
Tacitly (adverb) – In a way that is understood without being spoken; silently implied.अप्रत्यक्ष रूप से Synonyms: Implicitly, Silently, Wordlessly, Indirectly · Antonyms: Explicitly, Openly, Clearly, Directly