The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 9 Feb 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 19 Editorials

On 9 February 2026 Vocab24 covered 19 editorials from Root Word of the Day, Phrasal verb of the day, The Indian Express, Word of the day, One Liner, The Hindu, Synonyms Quiz, Idiom of the day, Hindustan Times, Spotting Error (Rule 205), Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing Word, The Economic Times, Times of India, Aeon (Ethics) 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

Travail (noun) – Painful or laborious work; hard struggleकठिन परिश्रम; कष्टदायक प्रयास Synonyms: Toil, Labor, Drudgery, Exertion · Antonyms: Leisure, Ease, Relaxation, Rest
Pedestrian (adjective) – Lacking imagination; dull and ordinaryसाधारण; नीरस Synonyms: Mundane, Dull, Ordinary, Uninspired · Antonyms: Imaginative, Inspired, Creative, Original
Renown (noun) – The state of being widely known and respected; fameख्याति; प्रसिद्धि Synonyms: Fame, Prestige, Distinction, Eminence · Antonyms: Obscurity, Disrepute, Infamy, Dishonor
Wither (verb) – To become dry and shriveled; to lose strength or vitalityमुरझाना; सूख जाना Synonyms: Shrivel, Wilt, Decay, Fade · Antonyms: Flourish, Thrive, Bloom, Revive
Pilfer (verb) – To steal small items, especially repeatedlyचोरी करना; छोटी-छोटी चीज़ें चुराना Synonyms: Steal, Swipe, Purloin, Pinch · Antonyms: Return, Restore, Give, Donate
Flout (verb) – To openly disregard or disobeyकिसी नियम/आदेश की खुलेआम अवहेलना करना Synonyms: Defy, Disregard, Violate, Disobey · Antonyms: Obey, Comply, Follow, Observe
Induce (verb) – To cause or bring about; to persuade someone to do somethingप्रेरित करना; उत्पन्न करना Synonyms: Persuade, Prompt, Cause, Trigger · Antonyms: Deter, Prevent, Discourage, Dissuade
Shirk (verb) – To avoid or neglect a duty or responsibilityकर्तव्य से बचना; जिम्मेदारी टालना Synonyms: Evade, Avoid, Neglect, Dodge · Antonyms: Fulfill, Perform, Undertake, Discharge
Sully (verb) – To damage the purity, reputation, or appearance of; to stain or tarnishदागदार करना; बदनाम करना Synonyms: Tarnish, Stain, Besmirch, Defile · Antonyms: Cleanse, Purify, Honor, Praise
Edify (verb) – To instruct or improve someone morally or intellectuallyनैतिक या बौद्धिक रूप से सुधारना; शिक्षित करना Synonyms: Educate, Enlighten, Instruct, Uplift · Antonyms: Corrupt, Mislead, Degrade, Confuse
Confound (verb) – Confuse or puzzle someone; mix up or thwartभ्रमित करना Synonyms: Confuse, Baffle, Perplex, Bewilder · Antonyms: Clarify, Explain, Enlighten, Simplify
Multitude (noun) – A large number of people or things; a crowdभीड़; बहुत बड़ी संख्या Synonyms: Crowd, Mass, Horde, Throng · Antonyms: Few, Minority, Scarcity, Small number
Contemplate (verb) – Think deeply about something; consider carefullyचिंतन करना; गहराई से विचार करना Synonyms: Consider, Ponder, Reflect, Meditate · Antonyms: Ignore, Disregard, Neglect, Dismiss
Menace (noun) – A threat or danger; something that can cause harmखतरा; धमकी Synonyms: Threat, Danger, Hazard, Peril · Antonyms: Safety, Security, Protection, Blessing
Sentinel (noun) – A guard or watchman who keeps watch; someone/something that stands as a protectorपहरेदार; चौकीदार Synonyms: Guard, Watchman, Sentry, Protector · Antonyms: Intruder, Attacker, Trespasser, Invader
Prestige (noun) – Widespread respect and admiration; high status or reputationप्रतिष्ठा Synonyms: Reputation, Status, Renown, Eminence · Antonyms: Disgrace, Shame, Dishonor, Infamy
Summit (noun) – The highest point of a mountain; a meeting of top leadersशिखर; शिखर सम्मेलन Synonyms: Peak, Apex, Crest, Conference · Antonyms: Base, Bottom, Nadir, Low point
Flounder (verb) – Struggle or move clumsily; have great difficulty; fail to know what to doहाथ-पैर मारना; जूझना Synonyms: Struggle, Stumble, Fumble, Waver · Antonyms: Succeed, Thrive, Progress, Excel
Interim (noun) – A temporary period between events; the time in betweenअंतरिम अवधि; बीच का समय Synonyms: Interval, Interlude, Meantime, Break · Antonyms: Permanence, Continuity, Eternity, Duration
Edict (noun) – An official order or proclamation issued by a person in authorityआदेश; राजाज्ञा Synonyms: Decree, Order, Proclamation, Mandate · Antonyms: Request, Appeal, Entreaty, Suggestion