Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial dated 24.7.2025 titled as Danger of thought: On the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill.
Endangers: संकट में डालना (Sankat mein daalna);
Definition: To put someone/something at serious risk.
Synonyms: Jeopardizes, Imperils, Compromises
Overreach: अतिक्रमण (Atikraman);
Definition: Excessive use of authority or power.
Synonyms: Exceed, Transgress, Encroach
Vague: अस्पष्ट (Aspasht);
Definition: Unclear, lacking definite meaning.
Synonyms: Ambiguous, Indistinct, Hazy
Sweeping: व्यापक (Vyaapak);
Definition: Extensive in scope or impact.
Synonyms: All-encompassing, Broad, Comprehensive
Portends: पूर्वसूचना देना (Poorvasoochna Dena);
Definition: To indicate something bad is coming.
Synonyms: Foreshadow, Herald, Forewarn
Brainwashing: मानसिक नियंत्रण (Mansik Niyantran);
Definition: Forcible manipulation of beliefs.
Synonyms: Indoctrination, Conditioning, Coercion
Menace: खतरा (Khatra);
Definition: A threat or danger.
Synonyms: Peril, Hazard, Nuisance
Tranquility: शांति (Shaanti);
Definition: Peaceful and calm state.
Synonyms: Serenity, Calmness, Stillness
Feeble: कमजोर (Kamzor);
Definition: Lacking strength or effectiveness.
Synonyms: Weak, Frail, Ineffectual
Deliberative: विचारशील (Vicharshil);
Definition: Involving careful thought or discussion.
Synonyms: Reflective, Thoughtful, Judicious
Unpalatable: अप्रिय (Apriya);
Definition: Difficult to accept or tolerate.
Synonyms: Disagreeable, Unpleasant, Bitter