Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial dated 4.8.2025 titled as Rape and punishment: On the life sentencing of Prajwal Revanna.
Testify: गवाही देना, साक्ष्य प्रस्तुत करना
Definition: To give evidence in court or investigation.
Synonyms: depose, attest, affirm
Perpetrators: अपराधी, दोषी व्यक्ति
Definition: People who commit a criminal or harmful act.
Synonyms: offenders, culprits, wrongdoers
Misdemeanours: हल्का अपराध, दुष्कृत्य
Definition: Minor legal or moral wrongdoing.
Synonyms: infractions, delinquencies, transgressions
Agony: पीड़ा, अत्यंत दुख
Definition: Extreme mental or physical suffering.
Synonyms: anguish, torment, distress
Alacrity: तत्परता, फुर्ती
Definition: Eagerness or cheerful readiness.
Synonyms: willingness, promptness, enthusiasm
Convicted: दोषी ठहराया गया, सज़ायाफ्ता
Definition: Declared guilty by a court of law.
Synonyms: sentenced, condemned, adjudged
Rigorous: कठोर, सख्त
Definition: Extremely thorough or harsh.
Synonyms: stringent, severe, exacting
Clout: प्रभाव, दबदबा
Definition: Strong influence or power.
Synonyms: sway, authority, leverage
Swiftly: शीघ्रता से, तुरंत
Definition: Done quickly or without delay.
Synonyms: promptly, rapidly, speedily