The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 26 Feb 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 19 Editorials

On 26 February 2026 Vocab24 covered 19 editorials from Root word of the day, Phrasal verb of the day, The Indian Express, One Liner, Word of the day, The Hindu, Spotting Error Quiz, Idiom of the day, Hindustan Times, Spotting Error (Rule 219), Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing Word, Times of India, Aeon (Biology) 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

Discredit (verb) – Harm someone's reputation or credibility; cause to be doubted.बदनाम करना; अविश्वसनीय ठहराना Synonyms: Undermine, Debunk, Disparage, Dismiss · Antonyms: Validate, Endorse, Support, Uphold
Dupe (verb) – Deceive or trick someone, often into believing something false.धोखा देना; ठगना Synonyms: Deceive, Trick, Swindle, Con · Antonyms: Inform, Enlighten, Protect, Warn
Effusive (adjective) – Showing feelings in an open, unrestrained, and overly enthusiastic way.अतिउत्साही; भावुकता से भरा Synonyms: Exuberant, Enthusiastic, Expressive, Unrestrained · Antonyms: Reserved, Restrained, Unemotional, Cold
Ensue (verb) – Happen or occur afterward as a result or consequence.परिणामस्वरूप घटित होना; बाद में होना Synonyms: Follow, Result, Occur, Arise · Antonyms: Precede, Prevent, Avoid, Halt
Fawning (adjective) – Excessively flattering in order to gain favor; overly eager to please.अति-चापलूसी भरा; खुशामदी Synonyms: Obsequious, Servile, Sycophantic, Flattering · Antonyms: Frank, Critical, Aloof, Disdainful
Libel (noun) – A written or published false statement that damages someone’s reputation.लिखित मानहानि; बदनामी Synonyms: Defamation, Calumny, Smear, Vilification · Antonyms: Praise, Commendation, Vindication, Exoneration
Stint (noun) – A fixed or limited period of time spent doing a particular job or activity.कार्य/सेवा की निश्चित अवधि Synonyms: Term, Spell, Stretch, Period · Antonyms: Permanence, Continuity, Infinity, Eternity
Untoward (adjective) – Unexpected and causing trouble; unfavorable or inconvenient.अप्रत्याशित और परेशानीजनक; प्रतिकूल Synonyms: Unfortunate, Adverse, Inopportune, Unfavorable · Antonyms: Favorable, Fortunate, Auspicious, Expected
Venial (adjective) – Forgivable or minor; not a serious fault or sin.क्षम्य; मामूली दोष Synonyms: Forgivable, Pardonable, Excusable, Minor · Antonyms: Unforgivable, Inexcusable, Mortal, Serious
Winnow (verb) – Separate grain from chaff; to reduce by carefully sorting or sifting.भूसी से अनाज अलग करना; छानकर चुनना Synonyms: Sift, Separate, Filter, Screen · Antonyms: Mix, Combine, Merge, Collect
Dynasty (noun) – A line of rulers from the same family who inherit power over generations.राजवंश Synonyms: Lineage, House, Royal family, Ruling family · Antonyms: Republic, Democracy, Meritocracy, Egalitarianism
Proclamation (noun) – An official public announcement made by a government or authority.घोषणा Synonyms: Announcement, Declaration, Edict, Decree · Antonyms: Secrecy, Concealment, Retraction, Denial
Testimony (noun) – A formal statement or evidence given by a witness, especially in a court.गवाही Synonyms: Evidence, Statement, Deposition, Attestation · Antonyms: Denial, Refutation, Disproof, Silence
Contraband (noun) – Goods that are illegal to import, export, or possess.प्रतिबंधित माल Synonyms: Smuggled goods, Illegal goods, Black-market goods, Bootleg goods · Antonyms: Legal goods, Licensed goods, Authorized goods, Permitted goods
Forgery (noun) – The act of making a false document, signature, or imitation with intent to deceive.जालसाजी Synonyms: Falsification, Counterfeiting, Fabrication, Fraud · Antonyms: Authenticity, Genuineness, Originality, Verification
Agrarian (adjective) – Related to farming, agriculture, or the ownership and cultivation of land.कृषि संबंधी Synonyms: Agricultural, Rural, Farming, Pastoral · Antonyms: Industrial, Urban, Commercial, Metropolitan
Subjective (adjective) – Based on personal feelings, opinions, or experiences rather than facts.व्यक्तिनिष्ठ Synonyms: Personal, Biased, Opinion-based, Individual · Antonyms: Objective, Impartial, Unbiased, Factual
Invincible (adjective) – Too powerful to be defeated or overcome.अजेय Synonyms: Unbeatable, Unconquerable, Indomitable, Inviolable · Antonyms: Vulnerable, Defeatable, Weak, Conquerable
Fraudulent (adjective) – Involving deceit or trickery, especially to cheat someone for gain.धोखाधड़ीपूर्ण Synonyms: Deceptive, Dishonest, False, Scam · Antonyms: Genuine, Honest, Legitimate, Lawful
Vandalism (noun) – Deliberate destruction or damage of public or private property.तोड़फोड़ Synonyms: Destruction, Defacement, Ravage, Sabotage · Antonyms: Preservation, Protection, Restoration, Construction