The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 17 Feb 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 19 Editorials

On 17 February 2026 Vocab24 covered 19 editorials from Phrasal verb of the day, Root word of the day, The Indian Express, One Liner, Word of the day, The Hindu, One Word Substitution Quiz, Idiom of the day, Hindustan Times, Spotting Error (Rule 211), Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing Word, The Economic Times, Times of India, Aeon (Evolution) 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

Vie (verb) – Compete eagerly with others for something.प्रतिस्पर्धा करना Synonyms: Compete, Contend, Rival, Strive · Antonyms: Cooperate, Concede, Yield, Forgo
Brook (verb) – Tolerate or allow (something, typically dissent or opposition).सहन करना Synonyms: Tolerate, Endure, Allow, Permit · Antonyms: Forbid, Prohibit, Prevent, Reject
Wrest (verb) – Pull or take (something) away from someone by force or effort.छीन लेना Synonyms: Seize, Snatch, Wrench, Extract · Antonyms: Surrender, Relinquish, Yield, Return
Canard (noun) – An unfounded rumor or fabricated story.झूठी अफवाह Synonyms: Rumor, Falsehood, Fabrication, Hoax · Antonyms: Truth, Fact, Reality, Verification
Burnish (verb) – Polish (something) to make it shine; improve or enhance (a reputation).चमकाना Synonyms: Polish, Shine, Buff, Enhance · Antonyms: Tarnish, Dull, Stain, Damage
Coddle (verb) – Treat in an overly indulgent or protective way.लाड़-प्यार करना Synonyms: Pamper, Spoil, Indulge, Baby · Antonyms: Neglect, Discipline, Toughen, Ignore
Coagulate (verb) – Change from a liquid to a semi-solid or solid state, especially by clotting.जमना Synonyms: Clot, Thicken, Congeal, Solidify · Antonyms: Dissolve, Liquefy, Thin, Melt
Feral (adjective) – (Of an animal) wild, especially having returned to a wild state after being domesticated.जंगली Synonyms: Wild, Untamed, Savage, Uncivilized · Antonyms: Tame, Domesticated, Trained, Civilized
Heckle (verb) – Interrupt (a public speaker) with rude or critical comments.टोका-टाकी करना Synonyms: Badger, Harass, Taunt, Interrupt · Antonyms: Praise, Encourage, Support, Applaud
Lurch (verb) – Make an abrupt, unsteady movement or sudden swaying motion.अचानक लड़खड़ाना Synonyms: Stagger, Sway, Reel, Jolt · Antonyms: Steady, Stabilize, Balance, Glide
Mayhem (noun) – Violent disorder or chaos.अराजकता Synonyms: Chaos, Havoc, Turmoil, Anarchy · Antonyms: Order, Peace, Calm, Stability
Mulish (adjective) – Stubborn and refusing to change one’s mind.हठी Synonyms: Stubborn, Obstinate, Headstrong, Unyielding · Antonyms: Flexible, Agreeable, Compliant, Yielding
Gusto (noun) – Great enthusiasm and enjoyment.उत्साह Synonyms: Enthusiasm, Zeal, Eagerness, Vigor · Antonyms: Apathy, Indifference, Reluctance, Disinterest
Sunder (verb) – Split apart; separate by breaking or tearing.अलग करना Synonyms: Separate, Split, Sever, Divide · Antonyms: Unite, Join, Combine, Connect
Bizarre (adjective) – Very strange or unusual.विचित्र Synonyms: Strange, Weird, Unusual, Peculiar · Antonyms: Normal, Ordinary, Typical, Conventional
Bashful (adjective) – Shy; easily embarrassed.शर्मीला Synonyms: Shy, Timid, Self-conscious, Coy · Antonyms: Confident, Bold, Outgoing, Uninhibited
Grisly (adjective) – Causing horror or disgust; gruesome.भयानक Synonyms: Gruesome, Ghastly, Horrific, Macabre · Antonyms: Pleasant, Delightful, Attractive, Cheerful
Iota (noun) – A very small amount.अति सूक्ष्म मात्रा Synonyms: Tiny bit, Speck, Trace, Shred · Antonyms: Abundance, Plenty, Heap, Large amount
Feud (noun/verb) – A long-standing and bitter quarrel or conflict.दीर्घकालिक झगड़ा Synonyms: Dispute, Quarrel, Conflict, Rivalry · Antonyms: Harmony, Peace, Agreement, Reconciliation
Snub (verb/noun) – Ignore or treat someone with coldness or disrespect.अपमानपूर्वक अनदेखा करना Synonyms: Insult, Ignore, Reject, Slight · Antonyms: Welcome, Accept, Acknowledge, Respect