The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 11 Feb 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 19 Editorials

On 11 February 2026 Vocab24 covered 19 editorials from Phrasal verb of the day, Root word of the day, The Indian Express, Word of the day, One Liner, The Hindu, Spelling Error Quiz, Idiom of the day, Hindustan Times, Spotting Error (Rule 207), Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing Word, The Economic Times, Aeon (Philosophy of mind) 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

Altercation (noun) – A noisy argument or heated disagreement, often in public.झगड़ा Synonyms: Quarrel, Dispute, Clash, Confrontation · Antonyms: Agreement, Harmony, Peace, Reconciliation
Aspersion (noun) – A damaging or false remark meant to harm someone’s reputation.लांछन Synonyms: Slander, Insinuation, Defamation, Calumny · Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Approval, Commendation
Attrition (noun) – Gradual reduction or weakening due to continuous loss or pressure.क्षरण Synonyms: Erosion, Reduction, Depletion, Wear · Antonyms: Growth, Increase, Expansion, Strengthening
Coalition (noun) – A temporary alliance formed for combined action, especially among political parties.गठबंधन Synonyms: Alliance, Union, Partnership, Federation · Antonyms: Division, Separation, Split, Disunity
Commodious (adjective) – Spacious and convenient; offering plenty of room.विशाल Synonyms: Spacious, Roomy, Convenient, Ample · Antonyms: Cramped, Confined, Crowded, Inconvenient
Contaminate (verb) – Make something impure or unclean by contact or mixture.दूषित करना Synonyms: Pollute, Taint, Defile, Corrupt · Antonyms: Purify, Cleanse, Sanitize, Refine
Counterfeit (adjective) – Made in exact imitation of something genuine to deceive.नकली Synonyms: Fake, Forged, Bogus, Spurious · Antonyms: Genuine, Authentic, Real, Legitimate
Dilettante (noun) – A person who takes interest in an art or subject in a superficial way, without serious commitment.अल्पज्ञ Synonyms: Amateur, Dabbler, Nonprofessional, Smatterer · Antonyms: Expert, Professional, Specialist, Master
Infiltrate (verb) – Enter or gain access secretly, especially to an organization or place.घुसपैठ करना Synonyms: Invade, Penetrate, Intrude, Sneak in · Antonyms: Withdraw, Exit, Leave, Retreat
Tribunal (noun) – A court or authority set up to settle disputes and give judgments.न्यायाधिकरण Synonyms: Court, Panel, Commission, Judiciary · Antonyms: Lawlessness, Disorder, Anarchy, Chaos
Ascendancy (noun) – Dominant power or influence; a position of superiority.प्रभुत्व Synonyms: Dominance, Supremacy, Preeminence, Control · Antonyms: Subordination, Inferiority, Weakness, Powerlessness
Behest (noun) – An authoritative order or command; a request that must be obeyed.आदेश Synonyms: Command, Order, Directive, Instruction · Antonyms: Request, Appeal, Suggestion, Entreaty
Cull (verb) – Select from a large quantity; or kill/remove the weak or unwanted.चयन करना / छांटना Synonyms: Select, Pick, Gather, Extract · Antonyms: Keep, Retain, Preserve, Add
Deface (verb) – Damage the appearance of something; spoil its surface.विकृत करना Synonyms: Disfigure, Mar, Damage, Vandalize · Antonyms: Beautify, Restore, Repair, Preserve
Dire (adjective) – Extremely serious or urgent; dreadful.भयानक Synonyms: Grave, Dreadful, Critical, Desperate · Antonyms: Mild, Trivial, Pleasant, Hopeful
Exude (verb) – Give off or release (a smell, feeling, or liquid) slowly and steadily.स्रावित करना Synonyms: Emit, Radiate, Secrete, Discharge · Antonyms: Absorb, Inhale, Take in, Retain
Flimsy (adjective) – Weak and easily damaged; not convincing or solid.कमजोर Synonyms: Fragile, Frail, Weak, Insufficient · Antonyms: Sturdy, Strong, Solid, Convincing
Garble (verb) – Distort or mix up (information, speech, or text) so it becomes unclear.बिगाड़ देना Synonyms: Distort, Mangle, Confuse, Misrepresent · Antonyms: Clarify, Explain, Interpret, Articulate
Grapple (verb) – Struggle with or work hard to deal with a difficult problem; or engage in a close fight.संघर्ष करना Synonyms: Struggle, Wrestle, Tackle, Contend · Antonyms: Avoid, Yield, Surrender, Ignore
Purport (verb) – Claim or pretend to be or do something, often falsely.दावा करना Synonyms: Claim, Profess, Allege, Assert · Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Retract, Repudiate