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Idiom of the day

20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Malevolent (adjective)

Having or showing a wish to do harm to others. दुष्ट

Synonyms: Malicious, Spiteful, Vicious, Hostile

Antonyms: Benevolent, Kind, Compassionate, Friendly

Example: The malevolent rumor spread quickly and damaged her reputation.

Chastise (verb)

Reprimand or scold severely. कड़ी डांट लगाना

Synonyms: Reprimand, Scold, Rebuke, Admonish

Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Applaud, Encourage

Example: The teacher had to chastise the student for repeatedly disrupting the class.

Euphemism (noun)

A mild or indirect word or expression used instead of one considered too harsh or blunt. शिष्टोक्ति

Synonyms: Substitution, Softening, Circumlocution, Indirectness

Antonyms: Bluntness, Directness, Frankness, Plain speaking

Example: Saying “passed away” is a common euphemism for “died.”

Abominable (adjective)

Extremely bad or unpleasant; causing moral disgust. घृणित

Synonyms: Detestable, Horrible, Atrocious, Disgusting

Antonyms: Admirable, Pleasant, Delightful, Excellent

Example: The abominable behavior of the officials shocked everyone

Compel (verb)

Force or drive someone to do something. विवश करना

Synonyms: Force, Oblige, Coerce, Constrain

Antonyms: Allow, Permit, Release, Deter

Example: The law may compel companies to disclose accurate information.

Entice (verb)

Attract or tempt someone by offering pleasure or advantage. लुभाना

Synonyms: Tempt, Lure, Allure, Persuade

Antonyms: Deter, Discourage, Repel, Dissuade

Example: The advertisement was designed to entice customers with huge discounts.

Relapse (verb)

Return to a worse state after a period of improvement. पुनः बिगड़ जाना

Synonyms: Revert, Regress, Deteriorate, Backslide

Antonyms: Recover, Improve, Progress, Advance

Example: After weeks of recovery, he began to relapse due to stress.

Culprit (noun)

A person responsible for a crime or other misdeed. अपराधी

Synonyms: Offender, Wrongdoer, Perpetrator, Criminal

Antonyms: Victim, Innocent, Bystander, Witness

Example: The police finally identified the culprit behind the robbery.

Unanimous (adjective)

Fully in agreement; having the consent of everyone involved. सर्वसम्मत

Synonyms: United, Agreed, Undivided, Consensual

Antonyms: Divided, Disagreeing, Split, Conflicted

Example: The committee reached a unanimous decision to approve the proposal.

Strenuous (adjective)

Requiring or using great effort or exertion. कठिन

Synonyms: Arduous, Laborious, Demanding, Exhausting

Antonyms: Easy, Effortless, Relaxed, Light

Example: The team completed the strenuous trek despite harsh weather.

Acknowledge (verb)

Accept or admit the truth/existence of something; recognize or express thanks for. स्वीकार करना/मान्यता देना

Synonyms: Admit, Recognize, Accept, Concede

Antonyms: Deny, Ignore, Reject, Disavow

Example: She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.

Mutable (adjective)

Likely to change; not fixed. परिवर्तनशील

Synonyms: Changeable, Alterable, Modifiable, Flexible

Antonyms: Immutable, Fixed, Unchangeable, Permanent

Example: Public opinion is mutable and can shift quickly after major events.

Befit (verb)

Be suitable for; be proper or appropriate to. उचित होना

Synonyms: Suit, Become, Match, Appropriate

Antonyms: Misbecome, Clash, Disgrace, Be improper

Example: Formal attire befits the dignity of the ceremony.

Reckon (verb)

Think or suppose; calculate or estimate. समझना/अनुमान लगाना

Synonyms: Assume, Suppose, Estimate, Calculate

Antonyms: Doubt, Misjudge, Ignore, Disbelieve

Example: I reckon it will take at least two hours to finish the work.

Aegis (noun)

Protection or support, especially from a powerful person or organization. संरक्षण/सुरक्षा

Synonyms: Protection, Shield, Safeguard, Patronage

Antonyms: Exposure, Vulnerability, Danger, Threat

Example: The project was launched under the aegis of the government.

Augury (noun)

A sign of what will happen in the future; an omen or prediction. शकुन/पूर्वसंकेत

Synonyms: Omen, Portent, Prophecy, Foretoken

Antonyms: Certainty, Fact, Reality, Proof

Example: The sudden resignation was an augury of deeper trouble in the company.

Muster (verb)

Gather or summon (people, troops, or resources), especially with effort. इकट्ठा करना

Synonyms: Assemble, Gather, Summon, Rally

Antonyms: Disperse, Scatter, Dismiss, Disband

Example: She mustered the courage to speak in front of the whole class.

Broach (verb)

Bring up or introduce (a sensitive topic) for discussion. विषय छेड़ना

Synonyms: Introduce, Mention, Raise, Bring up

Antonyms: Suppress, Avoid, Conceal, Drop

Example: He finally broached the issue of salary during the meeting.

Sundry (adjective)

Of various kinds; miscellaneous. विविध

Synonyms: Various, Diverse, Assorted, Miscellaneous

Antonyms: Uniform, Identical, Same, Homogeneous

Example: The bill included sundry expenses like snacks and local travel.

Scant (adjective)

Barely sufficient; very little in amount. अल्प

Synonyms: Meager, Sparse, Insufficient, Limited

Antonyms: Ample, Abundant, Plentiful, Sufficient

Example: There was scant evidence to support the claim.

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Source: Idiom of the day · 10 Jan 2026

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1. Synonym of Broach

2. Antonym of Abominable

3. Synonym of Strenuous

4. Antonym of Compel

5. Synonym of Muster

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