English words starting with P

1,066 words starting with P with Hindi meaning, synonyms, antonyms and examples. Page 1 of 4.

• PabulumnounBland, simplistic or intellectually undemanding material, especially in speech or writing.
• PacenounThe speed at which something happens.
• PachydermnounA large, thick-skinned mammal, especially an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus.
• PacificationnounMeaning - The act of making somebody who is angry or upset become calm and quiet.
• PacifistnounA person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable and that all disputes shou…
• PacifyverbTo calm someone or make a situation peaceful; to bring or restore peace. (???? ????, ???…
• PactnounA formal agreement between people, groups, or countries.
• PaeannounA song or hymn of praise, joy, or triumph; a tribute.
• PaeansnounA song of praise or victory
• PaediatricadjectiveRelating to the branch of medicine dealing with children and their diseases.
• PageantrynounElaborate and impressive display, especially in ceremonies, parades, or public events.
• PagodanounA tall tower-like religious building, especially in East Asia, usually with several leve…
• PainstakingadjectiveDone with great care and thoroughness.
• PainstakinglyadverbWith great care and thoroughness.
• PalnounA close friend.
• PaladinnounA heroic warrior or a leading champion and defender of a cause.
• PalatableadjectivePleasant to taste; acceptable or agreeable to the mind or feelings.
• PalatialadjectiveResembling a palace; grand and luxurious.
• Palavernoun/verbLong and unnecessary talk or discussion.
• PaleadjectiveInferior or unimpressive.
• PaleontologynounThe branch of science concerned with fossils and ancient life forms.
• PalimpsestnounA manuscript or document that has been written over but still bears traces of earlier wr…
• PalindromicadjectiveRead the same backward as forward.
• PalinodenounA poem or formal statement in which the author retracts or recants a previous view or as…
• PalisadenounA strong fence made of pointed wooden stakes for protection.
• PallnounSomething regarded as enveloping a situation with an air of gloom or fear.
• PalliateverbTo make something (especially pain, disease, or a bad situation) less severe or unpleasa…
• PalliationnounTo act in such a way as to cause an offense to seem less serious.
• PalliativenounAn action, a decision, etc. that is designed to make a difficult situation seem better w…
• PallidadjectivePale in color; lacking vitality or interest. (???? / ????-??)
• Palpabilitynounthe state of being obvious and noticeable.
• PalpableadjectiveThat is easily noticed by the mind or the senses
• PalpablyadverbIn a way that is easily noticed by the mind or the senses.
• PalpitateverbFor the heart to beat quickly, strongly, or irregularly, often because of excitement, fe…
• PalterverbSpeak or act in a deceptive or insincere way, especially to avoid telling the truth clea…
• Paltryadjective(of an amount) very small.
• PamperverbTo treat someone with too much care, comfort, or attention.
• PamphletnounA small booklet containing information or arguments about a particular subject.
• PamphletsnounA small booklet or leaflet containing information or arguments about a single subject.
• PanverbCriticize severely.
• Pan outverbCome to pass, succeed.
• PanaceaNounA solution or remedy for all problems or difficulties.
• PanachenounStylish confidence and flair.
• PandemicnounA disease that spreads over a whole country or the world.
• PandemoniumnounWild and noisy disorder or confusion.
• PanderverbGratify or indulge (an immoral or distasteful desire or taste or a person with such a de…
• Pander toPhrasal VerbTo Do what somebody wants, or try to please them, especially when this is not acceptable…
• Pandora’s boxidiomA source of many troubles
• PanegyricNounA public speech or written text in praise of someone or something.
• PanelnounA group of specialists who give their advice or opinion about something; a group of peop…
• PanicverbMeaning: To suddenly feel frightened so that you cannot think clearly and you say or do …
• PanoplynounAn extensive or impressive collection.
• PanopticadjectiveShowing or seeing everything within a single view; all-encompassing.
• PanopticonnounA circular prison with cells arranged around a central well, from which prisoners could …
• PanoramanounA wide, unbroken view of a large area in all directions.
• PantheonnounA group of all gods of a particular religion, or a group of highly respected and famous …
• PantingnounOut of breath.
• PantomimenounA dramatic entertainment in which performers express meaning through gestures without wo…
• Paper oververbTo try to hide a problem or disagreement in a way that is temporary and not likely to be…
• PapyrusnounA material used in ancient times for writing, made from the stem of a water plant.
• ParablenounA simple story used to teach a moral or spiritual lesson.
• ParabolanounA U-shaped curve formed by the path of a point that moves so that its distance from a fi…
• Paradedverb(Of troops) Assemble for a formal inspection or ceremonial occasion.
• ParadigmnounA typical example or pattern of something.
• ParadigmaticadjectiveServing as a typical example of something.
• Paradigmsnouna typical example or pattern of something; a pattern or model
• Paradoxnouna person, thing or situation that has two opposite features and therefore seems strange
• ParadoxicaladjectiveHaving two opposite features and therefore seeming strange.
• ParadoxicallyadverbIn a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory way.
• ParagonNounA person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality.
• ParalogismnounA fallacious or logically invalid argument or conclusion.
• ParalyzeverbTo make a person or part of the body unable to move; to make something unable to function.
• ParameternounA factor or limit that defines the scope of a process, activity, or system. (??????)
• ParamountadjectiveMore important than anything else; highest in rank or priority. (sarvopari / sabse mahat…
• ParamountcynounThe quality of being more important than anything else.
• ParamournounA lover, especially in an illicit or secret relationship.
• ParanoianounAn unreasonable fear or suspicion that other people are trying to harm, deceive, or thre…
• ParanoidadjectiveFeeling extremely nervous and worried because you believe that other people do not like …
• ParapetnounA low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony.
• ParaphernalianounA large number of objects or personal possessions, especially the equipment that you nee…
• ParaphraseverbExpress the meaning of something using different words, especially to make it clearer.
• ParasitenounAn organism or person that lives on or depends on another and takes benefit, often causi…
• ParasolnounA light umbrella used mainly for protection from the sun.
• ParchverbTo make dry.
• ParchedadjectiveExtremely dry, especially because of heat or lack of water.
• ParchmentnounA writing material made from animal skin, or a document written on it.
• Pardonverb/nounTo forgive someone for a mistake, offence, or wrongdoing.
• PareverbMeaning: Reduce (something) in size, extent, or quantity in a number of small successive…
• PareidolianounThe tendency to perceive a specific, meaningful image (often faces) in random or ambiguo…
• PariahnounA person who is rejected, avoided, or despised by others; an outcast. (???? ?? ???????? …
• ParitynounThe state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or pay; equality.
• ParlancenounA particular way of speaking or using words; the style of language used by a specific gr…
• Parlayverb(Transform into (something greater or more valuable).)
• ParleynounA discussion between opposing sides, especially to negotiate peace or a truce. (??????)
• ParleysnounA conference between opposing sides in a dispute, especially a discussion of terms for a…
• ParliamentaryadjectiveRelated to a parliament or its members, procedures, and system of government.
• ParlousadjectiveFull of danger or uncertainty.
• ParochialadjectiveHaving a limited or narrow outlook; concerned only with local matters. (??????? ????????…
• ParochialismnounA limited or narrow outlook, especially focused on a local area.
• ParodynounAn imitation of something, usually to make fun of it.
• ParolenounThe conditional release of a prisoner before the full sentence is completed, based on a …
• ParonomasianounA humorous or rhetorical play on words that exploits similar sounds or multiple meanings…
• ParoxysmNounA sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity. (अचानक तीव्र …
• ParricidenounThe act of killing one’s father, mother, or another close relative.
• ParrotverbTo repeat someone’s words or ideas without understanding them.
• ParryverbWard off or deflect (a weapon, attack, or question).
• ParseverbTo examine or separate a sentence, data, or information into its component parts for ana…
• ParsimoniousadjectiveExtremely unwilling to spend money or use resources.
• Parsimoniousnessnoun(Extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources.)
• ParsimonynounExtreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources; excessive economy or stinginess. …
• PartakeverbTo take part in an activity.
• PartialadjectiveNot completely.
• PartiallyAdverbNot completely.
• ParticipationnounThe act of taking part in an activity or event.
• PartingadjectiveMeaning: Said or done by somebody as they leave.
• Partisanadjectiveshowing too much support for one person, group or idea, especially without considering i…
• PartisanshipnounPrejudice in favour of a particular cause
• PartnershipnounA relationship in which two or more people or organizations work together or share a bus…
• ParvenunounA person of humble origin who has suddenly become rich or socially important, often tryi…
• Pass musteridiom(Be accepted as adequate or satisfactory.).
• Pass the buckphrase(Shift the responsibility for something to someone else.).
• Passeadjective(No longer fashionable; out of date.)
• PassiveadjectiveMeaning- Not participating readily or actively; inactive.
• PasteurizeverbTo heat a liquid or food to a specific temperature in order to destroy harmful microorga…
• PastichenounAn artistic work that imitates the style of another work, often as a respectful tribute.
• PastoraladjectiveRelating to the countryside; peaceful rural life.
• PastoralistnounA sheep or cattle farmer.
• Patchyadjective(Not of the same quality throughout/unevenly distributed)
• Patentnoun/verb/adjectiveA legal right given to an inventor to exclusively make, use, or sell an invention for a …
• PatentlyadverbMeaning: clearly; without doubt.
• PatheticadjectiveCausing pity or sadness; very poor or weak in quality.
• PathfindernounA person who discovers or develops a new way of doing something or finds a route through…
• PathologynounThe scientific study of diseases, their causes, nature, and effects.
• Pathosnoun(A quality that evokes pity or sadness.)
• PatiencenounThe ability to remain calm and wait without becoming angry or upset.
• PatientlyadverbA person's ability to wait something out or endure something tedious, without getting ri…
• PatinanounA thin layer that develops naturally on the surface of metal or other material over time.
• PatoisnounA regional form of speech or dialect, especially one that is different from the standard…
• PatriarchnounThe oldest member or representative of a group.
• Patriarchaladjective(Relating to or denoting a system of society or government controlled by men.)
• Patriarchynoun(A system of authority in which males are the power holders)
• PatricianadjectiveBelonging to or characteristic of the aristocracy; noble and high-class.
• PatricidenounThe act of killing one’s own father.
• PatrimonynounProperty or wealth inherited from one’s father or ancestors.
• PatrioticadjectiveHaving or showing love, loyalty, and support for one’s country.
• Patrolnoun/verbTo move around an area to check that it is safe; a group doing this duty.
• Patrollingverbto go around an area or a building at regular times to check that it is safe and that th…
• PatronnounMeaning- A person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cau…
• PatronagenounThe support, especially financial, that is given to a person or an organization by a pat…
• PatronisingverbTreat with an apparent kindness (संरक्षण देने का प्रदर्शन करने वाला)
• PatronisinglyadverbMeaning- In a way that shows that you think you are better or more intelligent than some…
• PatronizeverbSupport (a person, business, or cause) by giving money or regular help; or treat someone…
• PaucityNounThe presence of something in very small or insufficient quantity; scarcity.
• PaunchyadjectiveHaving a large or protruding belly.
• PaupernounA very poor person.
• PauperiseverbMake very poor.
• PauperizationnounThe act or process of impoverishing someone.
• PauseverbTo stop talking or doing something.
• PavilionnounA large, often open-sided structure used for shelter, entertainment, or public events.
• PavingverbTo cover a surface with large flat stones.
• PawnnounA person used by others for their own purposes.
• Pay lip serviceidiomInsincere expression of friendship, admiration, support, etc.
• PeakedadjectiveHaving a peak.
• PearlescentadjectiveHaving a soft, shining, iridescent appearance resembling a pearl.
• PeccadillonounA minor fault, sin, or offense; a small mistake or misdeed.
• Pecking ordernounA hierarchy of status seen among members of a group of people or animals, originally as …
• PecuiaritynounA strange or unusual feature or habit.
• PeculationnounEmbezzlement or misappropriation (misuse) of public funds.
• PeculiaradjectiveStrange or unusual; different from what is normal. (????/???????)
• PeculiaritynounA strange or unusual feature or habit.
• PeculiarlyadverbIn an unusual way.
• PecuniaryadjectiveRelated to money; monetary.
• PedagogicadjectiveRelating to teaching.
• PedagogicaladjectiveRelating to teaching.
• PedagogynounThe method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical co…
• PedanticadjectiveExcessively concerned with minor details, rules, or formalities, especially in teaching …
• PedantrynounExcessive concern with minor details and rules, especially in teaching or learning; show…
• PeddleverbTo sell goods, usually by travelling from place to place; also to spread ideas or inform…
• PeddlingverbTo spread an idea or story in order to get people to accept it.
• PedestalnounA base or support on which a statue or column stands.
• PedestrianadjectiveLacking imagination; dull and ordinary
• PediatriciannounA doctor who treats children and their diseases.
• PedigreenounBackground or ancestry.
• PedimentnounA triangular upper part of the front of a classical building, usually above an entrance …
• PeernounMeaning: A person who is the same age or who has the same social status as you.
• PeerlessadjectiveHaving no equal; better than all others.
• PeersnounA person of the same age, status, or ability as another specified person.
• Peevenoun(A cause of annoyance.)
• PeevedverbAnnoy or irritate.
• PeevishadjectiveEasily irritated; habitually complaining.
• PegnounHanging things on.
• PeggingverbTo fix or keep prices, wages, etc. at a particular level.
• Pegsverb(To place in a definite category)
• PejorativeadjectiveA word or remark that is pejorative expresses disapproval or criticism.
• PejorativelyadverbIn a way that expresses disapproval or criticism.
• PelagicadjectiveRelating to the open sea, especially the areas far from the coast.
• PelfnounMoney or wealth, especially when acquired dishonestly or regarded with contempt.
• PellucidadjectiveTranslucently clear; easily understood or transparent.
• PeltverbTo throw things at someone or something repeatedly.
• PeltedverbHurl missiles repeatedly at.
• PeltingverbHurl missiles repeatedly at.
• PenalizeverbSubject someone to a penalty or punishment for doing something wrong.
• PenaltynounA punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
• PenancenounSelf-punishment or suffering accepted to show regret for wrongdoing.
• Penchantnouna special liking for something
• PendencynounThe state of being pending or not yet decided; the period during which something remains…
• PendingadjectiveAwaiting decision or settlement.
• PendulumnounA weight suspended from a fixed point so that it can swing freely backwards and forwards.
• PenetrateverbTo enter or pass into something, especially with force or effort; to understand deeply.
• PenetrationnounThe perceptive understanding of complex matters.
• PeninsulanounA piece of land almost surrounded by water but connected to a larger landmass.
• PenitencenounDeep regret or sorrow for having done something wrong; a feeling of repentance. (???????…
• PenitentiarynounA prison for people convicted of serious crimes.
• PensiveadjectiveEngaged in deep or serious thought.
• Pent-upadjective(of feelings, energy, etc.) that cannot be expressed or released.
• PenultimateadjectiveLast but one in a series of things.
• PenumbranounThe partially shaded outer region of a shadow; partial darkness.
• PenuriousadjectiveDesperately in need; not having enough.
• PenurynounThe state of being very poor.
• PepperverbMeaning: Include large numbers of something in something.
• Pepper withverbMeaning: Include large numbers of something in something.
• PeppyadjectiveLively, energetic, and cheerful; full of enthusiasm. (??????, ????????, ???????)
• Per seadverbBy or in itself or themselves; intrinsically.
• PerambulateverbWalk or travel through or around a place, especially for pleasure or to inspect it.
• PerceiveverbMeaning: become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand.
• PerceivedverbThe ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.
• PerceivesnounThe ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.
• PerceptibleadjectivePlain or obvious; clearly seen or understood.
• PerceptionnounThe ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.
• PerceptiveadjectiveHaving or showing keen insight and understanding; able to notice subtle details. (????? …
• PerchanceadverbMeaning- Perhaps.
• PercolateverbFilter gradually through a porous surface or substance.
• PercolationnounTo flow forth slowly through small openings.
• PerditionnounEternal punishment in hell or complete spiritual ruin.
• PeregrinateverbTo travel or wander from place to place.
• PeregrinationnounA long journey or travel from one place to another, especially on foot.
• PeregrineadjectiveTraveling or wandering from place to place; also refers to a powerful falcon (bird) know…
• PeremptorilyadverbMeaning: In a way that allows no discussion or refusal.
• Peremptoryadjective(especially of somebody’s manner or behaviour) expecting to be obeyed immediately and wi…
• PerennialadjectiveLasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring or continually recu…
• PerenniallyadverbMeaning: In a way that continues for a long or apparently infinite time; permanently.
• PerfidiousadjectiveDeceitful and untrustworthy; deliberately treacherous or disloyal.
• PerfidyNounDeceitfulness; deliberate breach of faith or trust.
• PerforateverbPierce or make a hole in something.
• PerforceadverbUsed to express necessity or inevitability.
• PerfunctorinessnounThe quality of doing something carelessly or without genuine interest or effort.
• PerfunctoryadjectiveCarried out with minimal effort or reflection; done as a duty rather than genuine intere…
• PerigeenounThe point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite when it is nearest to the earth.
• PerilnounSerious danger.
• PerilousadjectiveFull of danger or risk; hazardous.
• PerilouslyadverbIn a way that is full of danger or risk.
• PerilsnounSerious danger.
• PeripateticadjectiveTraveling from place to place, especially for work.
• PeripheraladjectiveRelating to or situated on the edge or outer area of something; secondary or minor in im…
• PeripherynounThe outer edge, boundary, or outermost part of an area or object. (?????? ??? / ??????)
• PeriphrasticadjectiveExpressed in a roundabout or indirect way; using more words than necessary. (????-??????…
• PerishverbTo die, decay, or be destroyed.
• PerishableadjectiveMeaning- (especially of food) likely to decay or go bad quickly.
• PerishingadjectiveCausing destruction, ruin, extreme discomfort, or death.
• PerjurynounThe act of lying or giving false information while under oath in court. (??? ?? ??? ??? …
• Perk upPhrasal verbTo make (someone) more lively or cheerful
• PermanentadjectiveLasting for a long time or forever; not temporary.
• PermeateverbSpread throughout (something).
• PermeatedverbTo spread or diffuse through-
• PermutationnounA way of arranging things in different possible orders.
• PerniciousAdjectiveHaving a very harmful effect on somebody/something, especially in a way that is not easi…
• PerniciousnessnounThe quality of being harmful or deadly in a gradual or subtle way.
• PernicketyadjectiveToo fussy or too concerned with minor details; difficult to please.
• PerorationnounThe concluding part of a speech, typically intended to inspire or persuade.
• PerpendicularadjectiveAt an angle of 90 degrees to a given line, plane or surface.
• PerpetrateverbTo commit a crime or do something wrong or evil.
• PerpetratedverbCarry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action).
• PerpetratingverbCarry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action).
• PerpetrationnounThe act of committing a crime or doing something wrong or evil.
• PerpetratornounA person who carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action).
• PerpetratorsnounA person who commits a crime or does something that is wrong or evil.
• PerpetualadjectiveContinuing for a long period of time without stopping or being interrupted.
• PerpetuallyadverbWithout interruption /everlastingly; for all time
• Perpetuateverbto make something such as a bad situation, a belief, etc. continue for a long time
• PerpetuatedverbAlways or very often
• PerpetuationnounThe continuation or preservation of a situation, idea.
• PerpetuitynounMeaning- The state or quality of lasting forever.
• PerplexverbTo confuse or puzzle someone; make something hard to understand.
• PerplexedadjectiveCompletely baffled or very puzzled.
• PerplexingadjectiveConfusing or difficult to understand; puzzling. (???? ???/ ?????? ???? ????)
• PerquisitenounA benefit or privilege received as part of a job or position, in addition to regular pay…
• PersecuteverbSubject (someone) to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their ethnicity,…
• PersecutedverbSubject (someone) to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their ethnicity,…
• PersecutingverbSubject (someone) to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their ethnicity,…
• PersecutionnounThe act of treating somebody in a cruel and unfair way, especially because of their race…
• PerseverancenounContinued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition…
• PerseverateverbTo repeat or continue a thought, action, or utterance long after it is appropriate or ne…
• PersevereverbContinue steadily in a course of action despite difficulties or obstacles.
• PersiflagenounLight, playful, and slightly contemptuous teasing or banter.
• PersistverbTo continue to do something despite difficulties or opposition, in a way that can seem u…
• PersistedverbContinue in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.
• PersistencenounMeaning- The fact of continuing to try to do something despite difficulties.
• PersistentadjectiveMeaning- Continuing to exist or occur over a prolonged period.
• PersistentlyadverbMeaning: in a persistent manner; continuously.
• PersistingverbContinue in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.