Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial dated 12.7.25 titled as Silencing a sane voice: On U.S. sanctions against UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese.
Sane: विवेकपूर्ण (Vivekpoorn);
Definition: Rational and fair-minded in judgment.
Synonyms: Logical, Sensible, Judicious
Sanctions: प्रतिबंध (Pratibandh);
Definition: Official penalties imposed by authority.
Synonyms: Penalties, Restrictions, Embargo
Precedent: मिसाल (Misaal);
Definition: Earlier case serving as a guide.
Synonyms: Example, Standard, Model
Ire: क्रोध (Krodh);
Definition: Intense anger or rage.
Synonyms: Fury, Wrath, Outrage
Spurred: प्रेरित (Prerit);
Definition: Prompted or pushed into action.
Synonyms: Incited, Provoked, Triggered
Hostages: बंधक (Bandhak);
Definition: Captives held for demands.
Synonyms: Captives, Prisoners, Pawns
Absurd: बेतुका (Betuka);
Definition: Wildly unreasonable or illogical.
Synonyms: Ridiculous, Preposterous, Ludicrous
Outrageous: अपमानजनक (Apmanjanak);
Definition: Shockingly unjust or offensive.
Synonyms: Scandalous, Shocking, Heinous
Undermine: कमजोर करना (Kamzor Karna);
Definition: Erode strength or effectiveness.
Synonyms: Weaken, Sabotage, Subvert
Contention: विवाद (Vivaad);
Definition: Heated disagreement or assertion.
Synonyms: Dispute, Argument, Assertion
Spewed: उगलना (Ugalna);
Definition: Forcefully emit or express.
Synonyms: Ejected, Emitted, Blurted
Antisemitism: यहूदी विरोध (Yahudi Virodh);
Definition: Hostility toward Jewish people.
Synonyms: Prejudice, Bigotry, Racism