The Hindu Editorial Analysis – 27 June 2025

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Strategic misfire: on Israel and the Iran conflict

Israel must be reined in for peace and stability in West Asia

The 12-day war between Iran and Israel ended with a tense ceasefire. Israel claims that it has set back Iran’s nuclear programme by years in a ‘historic victory’. But the reality appears to be more complex. Iran has suffered enormous damage — its key nuclear facilities were attacked, much of its top chain command was eliminated, and its air defences proved virtually ineffective. More than 600 people, mostly civilians, were killed. It will take years, if not decades, for Iran to rebuild what it has lost. Yet, victories and defeats in wars are not measured by material losses alone. Despite the losses and a clear power imbalance, Tehran has refused to capitulate. Its government recovered swiftly from the initial shock of June 13, and its sustained retaliatory campaign of ballistic missile and drone attacks exposed vulnerabilities in Israel’s vaunted multilayered air defence system; there were deaths. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who claimed early that his campaign could lead to regime change in Iran, was eventually forced to accept a ceasefire, after the U.S. struck Iran’s nuclear plants. U.S. President Donald Trump, who had demanded Tehran’s “unconditional surrender”, announced de-escalation after Iran carried out a symbolic strike on American bases in Qatar and Iraq on Monday night.

The war could have far-reaching implications for the regional order. Iran has reasserted itself as a counterbalance to Israel in an otherwise unipolar West Asia. Tehran is likely to rebuild its conventional arsenal, bolster relationships with Russia and China and reset ties in the region. On the other side, Israel’s over-reliance on the U.S. was again laid bare when faced with major conventional challenges. When it launched the war, it knew that it would not be able to destroy Iran’s nuclear facilities on its own. The U.S., which was participating in the defence of Israel by intercepting Iranian projectiles, joined in, giving Tel Aviv an exit strategy. But the U.S., which has burnt its fingers in Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya, did not want to get entangled in another forever war. This left Mr. Netanyahu with no other option but to accept a ceasefire with the regime he wanted to overthrow. U.S. intelligence agencies assess that the Iranian nuclear programme has been set back by only a few months. In effect, the war failed to deliver its objective and has brought the situation full circle: the urgent need for a diplomatic solution. For diplomacy to succeed, the U.S. must engage in serious talks with credible promises of economic benefits for Iran in return for accepting long-term, verifiable limits on its nuclear programme. Second, Washington must rein in Israel. As long as its closest ally continues to bomb its enemies with impunity, order and stability will remain out of reach for West Asia.

Vaccinating India: on zero-dose children

The prevalence of zero-dose children remains high among the poor

On the bright side, vaccine coverage globally, between 1980 and 2023, doubled for six diseases including measles, polio and tuberculosis. Also, at 75% globally, there has been a sharp fall in the number of zero-dose children — those who have not received the first dose of the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTP) vaccine — during the same time period. The number of zero-dose children is a crucial performance marker and an indicator of vaccination coverage inequities. Despite increased immunisation coverage over the decades, in 2023, at 1.44 million, India, according to The Lancet, still had the second largest number of zero-dose children, and is among the eight countries with over 50% of the nearly 16 million zero-dose children globally. Most of the zero-dose children globally are in countries that are conflict-affected or with limited resources for vaccination programmes — India has neither of the two problems. However, about 23 million babies were born in 2023 in India, the highest in the world; in 2024, China, which has the second highest number of newborns globally, reported just 9.5 million newborns. Though the number of zero-dose children is staggering, when seen in the context of the number of newborns in 2023, the percentage of zero-dose children in India is 6.2%. A study in 2021 found that India had sharply reduced the percentage of zero-dose children, from 33.4% in 1992 to 10.1% in 2016. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of zero-dose children was 1.4 million in 2019 but this swelled to 2.7 million in 2021 and then dropped to 1.1 million in 2022 before increasing to 1.44 million in 2023. As in the 2021 study, a large percentage of zero-dose children are in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat. There is also a relatively high proportion of them in Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh. Over the years, the difference in zero-dose children based on gender, caste, and rural-urban status has reduced substantially. However, prevalence remains high among the poor, mothers with low education, Scheduled Tribes and Muslims. Focus is needed to immunise children in hard-to-reach tribal areas, urban slums where there is a huge migrant population, and in reducing vaccine hesitancy among Muslim households with newborn children. India has much work to do to meet WHO’s Immunization Agenda 2030 (IA2030) — halving zero-dose children relative to 2019. With the number of zero-dose children in 2023 (1.44 million) only about nearly reaching the 2019 level of 1.4 million, India needs greater and sustained efforts to halve this number in the next five years.

Editorial Vocabulary

1. Ceasefire

Part of Speech: (Noun)

Meaning: A temporary suspension of fighting; a truce

Tamil Meaning: போர்நிறுத்தம்

Malayalam Meaning: യുദ്ധവിരാമം

Kannada Meaning: ಯುದ್ಧವಿರಾಮ

Synonyms: Truce, armistice, peace agreement, suspension of hostilities

Antonyms: Warfare, conflict, battle, hostilities

Example Sentence: The ceasefire between the two nations provided much-needed relief to civilians caught in the crossfire.

2. Ineffective

Part of Speech: (Adjective)

Meaning: Not producing any significant or desired effect; failing to achieve results

Tamil Meaning: பயனற்ற

Malayalam Meaning: ഫലപ്രദമല്ലാത്ത

Kannada Meaning: ನಿಷ್ಪರಿಣಾಮಕಾರಿ

Synonyms: Useless, futile, unsuccessful, inadequate, powerless

Antonyms: Effective, successful, efficient, productive, potent

Example Sentence: The old security system proved ineffective against modern cyber-attacks.

3. Civilians

Part of Speech: (Noun - Plural)

Meaning: People who are not members of the armed forces or police

Tamil Meaning: பொதுமக்கள்

Malayalam Meaning: സാധാരണക്കാർ

Kannada Meaning: ನಾಗರಿಕರು

Synonyms: Non-combatants, citizens, ordinary people, general public

Antonyms: Military personnel, soldiers, combatants, armed forces

Example Sentence: International law requires the protection of civilians during armed conflicts.

4. Imbalance

Part of Speech: (Noun)

Meaning: Lack of proportion or relation between corresponding things; disparity

Tamil Meaning: சமநிலையின்மை

Malayalam Meaning: അസന്തുലിതാവസ്ഥ

Kannada Meaning: ಅಸಮತೋಲನ

Synonyms: Disproportion, inequality, unevenness, asymmetry

Antonyms: Balance, equilibrium, symmetry, equality, proportion

Example Sentence: The power imbalance between developed and developing nations affects global trade negotiations.

5. Capitulate

Part of Speech: (Verb)

Meaning: To surrender unconditionally; to give up resistance

Tamil Meaning: சரணடை

Malayalam Meaning: കീഴടങ്ങുക

Kannada Meaning: ಶರಣಾಗತಿ

Synonyms: Surrender, yield, submit, give in, concede defeat

Antonyms: Resist, fight back, persist, stand firm, defy

Example Sentence: Despite facing overwhelming odds, the defending army refused to capitulate.

6. Retaliatory

Part of Speech: (Adjective)

Meaning: Characterised by a desire for revenge; done in response to an attack

Tamil Meaning: பதிலடி

Malayalam Meaning: പ്രതികാര

Kannada Meaning: ಪ್ರತೀಕಾರ

Synonyms: Vengeful, reciprocal, responsive, counter-attacking

Antonyms: Peaceful, non-aggressive, conciliatory, forgiving

Example Sentence: The retaliatory strikes escalated the conflict between the two neighbouring countries.

7. Ballistic

Part of Speech: (Adjective)

Meaning: Relating to projectiles or their flight; extremely angry (informal)

Tamil Meaning: ஏவுகணை

Malayalam Meaning: മിസൈൽ

Kannada Meaning: ಕ್ಷಿಪಣಿ

Synonyms: Projectile, missile-related, trajectory-based

Antonyms: Stationary, fixed, guided (in military context)

Example Sentence: The ballistic missile defense system successfully intercepted the incoming threat.

8. Exposed

Part of Speech: (Verb - Past Participle)

Meaning: Revealed; left without protection; made vulnerable

Tamil Meaning: அம்பலப்படுத்தப்பட்ட

Malayalam Meaning: വെളിപ്പെടുത്തിയ

Kannada Meaning: ಬಹಿರಂಗಪಡಿಸಿದ

Synonyms: Revealed, uncovered, disclosed, unveiled, laid bare

Antonyms: Concealed, hidden, protected, covered, shielded

Example Sentence: The investigation exposed serious flaws in the company's financial reporting system.

9. Vulnerabilities

Part of Speech: (Noun - Plural)

Meaning: Weaknesses that can be exploited; susceptibility to harm

Tamil Meaning: பலவீனங்கள்

Malayalam Meaning: ദുർബലതകൾ

Kannada Meaning: ದುರ್ಬಲತೆಗಳು

Synonyms: Weaknesses, flaws, susceptibilities, soft spots, frailties

Antonyms: Strengths, fortifications, securities, protections

Example Sentence: Cybersecurity experts regularly assess system vulnerabilities to prevent potential breaches.

10. Vaunted

Part of Speech: (Adjective)

Meaning: Praised or boasted about, especially in an excessive way

Tamil Meaning: பெருமையாககூறப்பட்ட

Malayalam Meaning: വീമ്പിളക്കിയ

Kannada Meaning: ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಯಿಂದಹೇಳಲ್ಪಟ್ಟ

Synonyms: Boasted, acclaimed, celebrated, trumpeted, extolled

Antonyms: Modest, understated, humble, downplayed

Example Sentence: The company's vaunted customer service failed to meet expectations during the crisis.

11. Multilayered

Part of Speech: (Adjective)

Meaning: Having multiple levels or layers; complex with several components

Tamil Meaning: பலஅடுக்கு

Malayalam Meaning: ബഹുതല

Kannada Meaning: ಬಹುಸ್ತರ

Synonyms: Multi-tiered, complex, stratified, multi-level

Antonyms: Single-layered, simple, uniform, basic

Example Sentence: The multilayered security protocol ensures maximum protection for sensitive data.

12. Regime

Part of Speech: (Noun)

Meaning: A government system; a ruling authority or administration

Tamil Meaning: ஆட்சி

Malayalam Meaning: ഭരണകൂടം

Kannada Meaning: ಆಡಳಿತ

Synonyms: Government, administration, rule, authority, system

Antonyms: Anarchy, chaos, disorder, revolution

Example Sentence: The new regime implemented several economic reforms to boost the country's growth.

13. De-escalation

Part of Speech: (Noun)

Meaning: The process of reducing tension or conflict; calming a situation

Tamil Meaning: பதற்றம்குறைத்தல்

Malayalam Meaning: സംഘർഷംകുറയ്ക്കൽ

Kannada Meaning: ಉದ್ವೇಗಕಡಿಮೆಮಾಡುವಿಕೆ

Synonyms: Reduction, cooling down, calming, defusing, easing

Antonyms: Escalation, intensification, aggravation, heightening

Example Sentence: Diplomatic efforts focused on de-escalation to prevent the border dispute from turning into war.

14. Symbolic

Part of Speech: (Adjective)

Meaning: Serving as a symbol; representing something else; having symbolic meaning

Tamil Meaning: அடையாள

Malayalam Meaning: പ്രതീകാത്മക

Kannada Meaning: ಸಾಂಕೇತಿಕ

Synonyms: Representative, emblematic, figurative, metaphorical

Antonyms: Literal, actual, real, concrete, substantial

Example Sentence: The peace dove released at the ceremony was a symbolic gesture of reconciliation.

15. Far-reaching

Part of Speech: (Adjective)

Meaning: Having extensive influence or effect; wide-ranging in scope

Tamil Meaning: தூரநோக்கு

Malayalam Meaning: വിദൂരപ്രഭാവം

Kannada Meaning: ದೂರಗಾಮಿ

Synonyms: Extensive, wide-ranging, comprehensive, broad, sweeping

Antonyms: Limited, narrow, restricted, localized, confined

Example Sentence: The new policy will have far-reaching implications for the education sector.

16. Implications

Part of Speech: (Noun - Plural)

Meaning: Possible results or consequences; meanings that are suggested

Tamil Meaning: விளைவுகள்

Malayalam Meaning: അനന്തരഫലങ്ങൾ

Kannada Meaning: ಪರಿಣಾಮಗಳು

Synonyms: Consequences, ramifications, effects, outcomes, results

Antonyms: Causes, origins, sources, beginnings

Example Sentence: The implications of climate change extend beyond environmental concerns to economic and social issues.

17. Reasserted

Part of Speech: (Verb - Past Tense)

Meaning: Stated or declared again firmly; reestablished one's position

Tamil Meaning: மீண்டும்உறுதிப்படுத்தியது

Malayalam Meaning: വീണ്ടുംഉറപ്പിച്ചു

Kannada Meaning: ಮರುಪ್ರತಿಪಾದನೆ

Synonyms: Reaffirmed, restated, reestablished, reiterated

Antonyms: Withdrew, abandoned, surrendered, conceded

Example Sentence: The nation reasserted its sovereignty after years of foreign interference.

18. Counterbalance

Part of Speech: (Noun/Verb)

Meaning: A force or influence that balances or neutralizes another

Tamil Meaning: எதிர்சமநிலை

Malayalam Meaning: സന്തുലിതാവസ്ഥ

Kannada Meaning: ಸಮತೋಲನ

Synonyms: Balance, offset, counterweight, equilibrium, neutralize

Antonyms: Imbalance, dominance, overwhelming force

Example Sentence: The opposition party serves as a counterbalance to the ruling government's policies.

19. Unipolar

Part of Speech: (Adjective)

Meaning: Dominated by a single power or authority; having one center of power

Tamil Meaning: ஒற்றைதுருவ

Malayalam Meaning: ഏകധ്രുവ

Kannada Meaning: ಏಕಧ್ರುವ

Synonyms: Single-powered, monopolistic, hegemonic, dominant

Antonyms: Multipolar, bipolar, balanced, distributed

Example Sentence: The unipolar world order after the Cold War was characterised by dominance of some countries.

20. Conventional

Part of Speech: (Adjective)

Meaning: Traditional; following accepted customs; non-nuclear (in military context)

Tamil Meaning: வழக்கமான

Malayalam Meaning: പരമ്പരാഗത

Kannada Meaning: ಸಾಂಪ್ರದಾಯಿಕ

Synonyms: Traditional, standard, orthodox, customary, established

Antonyms: Unconventional, innovative, radical, non-traditional

Example Sentence: The military focused on building conventional weapons rather than nuclear arsenals.

21. Arsenal

Part of Speech: (Noun)

Meaning: A collection of weapons; a store of arms and military equipment

Tamil Meaning: ஆயுதக்கிடங்கு

Malayalam Meaning: ആയുധശാല

Kannada Meaning: ಶಸ್ತ್ರಾಗಾರ

Synonyms: Armory, weaponry, stockpile, depot, magazine

Antonyms: Disarmament, peace, non-violence

Example Sentence: The country's nuclear arsenal serves as a deterrent against potential aggressors.

22. Bolster

Part of Speech: (Verb)

Meaning: To strengthen or support; to reinforce

Tamil Meaning: வலுப்படுத்து

Malayalam Meaning: ശക്തിപ്പെടുത്തുക

Kannada Meaning: ಬಲಪಡಿಸು

Synonyms: Strengthen, reinforce, support, enhance, fortify

Antonyms: Weaken, undermine, diminish, reduce

Example Sentence: The government plans to bolster the economy through increased infrastructure spending.

23. Over-reliance

Part of Speech: (Noun)

Meaning: Excessive dependence on something or someone

Tamil Meaning: அதிகசார்பு

Malayalam Meaning: അമിതആശ്രയം

Kannada Meaning: ಅತಿಯಾದಅವಲಂಬನೆ

Synonyms: Excessive dependence, overdependence, heavy reliance

Antonyms: Independence, self-reliance, autonomy

Example Sentence: The company's over-reliance on a single supplier created significant business risks.

24. Intercepting

Part of Speech: (Verb - Present Participle)

Meaning: Stopping or catching something before it reaches its destination

Tamil Meaning: இடைமறித்தல்

Malayalam Meaning: തടഞ്ഞുനിർത്തൽ

Kannada Meaning: ತಡೆಯುವುದು

Synonyms: Blocking, stopping, catching, preventing, obstructing

Antonyms: Allowing, permitting, facilitating, enabling

Example Sentence: The defense system is capable of intercepting incoming missiles before they reach their targets.

25. Projectiles

Part of Speech: (Noun - Plural)

Meaning: Objects that are thrown, shot, or launched through the air

Tamil Meaning: எறிபொருள்கள்

Malayalam Meaning: പ്രക്ഷേപണങ്ങൾ

Kannada Meaning: ಎಸೆತಗಳು

Synonyms: Missiles, bullets, shells, rockets, ammunition

Antonyms: Fixed objects, stationary items

Example Sentence: The soldiers took cover as enemy projectiles flew overhead.

26. Entangled

Part of Speech: (Verb - Past Participle)

Meaning: Involved in complicated or difficult circumstances; twisted together

Tamil Meaning: சிக்கலான

Malayalam Meaning: കുരുങ്ങിയ

Kannada Meaning: ಸಿಕ್ಕಿಬಿದ್ದ

Synonyms: Involved, embroiled, caught up, trapped, complicated

Antonyms: Free, uninvolved, clear, disentangled

Example Sentence: The nation avoided getting entangled in the regional conflict.

27. Overthrow

Part of Speech: (Verb)

Meaning: To remove forcibly from power; to defeat completely

Tamil Meaning: கவிழ்த்தல்

Malayalam Meaning: അട്ടിമറിക്കൽ

Kannada Meaning: ಉರುಳಿಸುವುದು

Synonyms: Topple, oust, depose, remove, defeat

Antonyms: Install, establish, support, maintain

Example Sentence: The rebels attempted to overthrow the corrupt government through peaceful protests.

28. Diplomatic

Part of Speech: (Adjective)

Meaning: Relating to diplomacy; tactful in dealing with people

Tamil Meaning: இராஜதந்திர

Malayalam Meaning: നയതന്ത്ര

Kannada Meaning: ರಾಜತಾಂತ್ರಿಕ

Synonyms: Tactful, strategic, political, negotiated, peaceful

Antonyms: Military, forceful, blunt, tactless

Example Sentence: The diplomatic solution prevented the crisis from escalating into armed conflict.

29. Credible

Part of Speech: (Adjective)

Meaning: Believable; worthy of trust; convincing

Tamil Meaning: நம்பத்தக்க

Malayalam Meaning: വിശ്വസനീയമായ

Kannada Meaning: ನಂಬಲರ್ಹ

Synonyms: Believable, trustworthy, reliable, convincing, authentic

Antonyms: Incredible, unbelievable, unreliable, doubtful

Example Sentence: The witness provided credible testimony that helped solve the case.

30. Ally

Part of Speech: (Noun)

Meaning: A country or person joined with another for a common purpose

Tamil Meaning: கூட்டாளி

Malayalam Meaning: സഖ്യകക്ഷി

Kannada Meaning: ಮಿತ್ರ

Synonyms: Partner, associate, supporter, confederate, friend

Antonyms: Enemy, opponent, adversary, rival

Example Sentence: The two nations have been close allies for over fifty years.

31. Impunity

Part of Speech: (Noun)

Meaning: Exemption from punishment or freedom from consequences

Tamil Meaning: தண்டனையின்மை

Malayalam Meaning: ശിക്ഷയില്ലായ്മ

Kannada Meaning: ದಂಡನೆಯಿಂದಮುಕ್ತಿ

Synonyms: Immunity, exemption, freedom, license

Antonyms: Accountability, responsibility, punishment, consequence

Example Sentence: Corruption continues to flourish when officials act with impunity.

32. Inequities

Part of Speech: (Noun - Plural)

Meaning: Unfair differences; lack of fairness or justice

Tamil Meaning: அநீதிகள்

Malayalam Meaning: അനീതികൾ

Kannada Meaning: ಅನ್ಯಾಯಗಳು

Synonyms: Injustices, unfairness, disparities, biases

Antonyms: Equity, fairness, justice, equality

Example Sentence: Healthcare inequities continue to affect marginalised communities disproportionately.

33. Immunisation

Part of Speech: (Noun)

Meaning: The process of making someone immune to disease through vaccination

Tamil Meaning: நோய்த்தடுப்பு

Malayalam Meaning: പ്രതിരോധകുത്തിവയ്പ്പ്

Kannada Meaning: ರೋಗನಿರೋಧಕ

Synonyms: Vaccination, inoculation, protection, prevention

Antonyms: Infection, susceptibility, vulnerability

Example Sentence: Mass immunisation campaigns have successfully eradicated several deadly diseases.

34. Conflict-affected

Part of Speech: (Adjective - Compound)

Meaning: Impacted or influenced by war or violent conflict

Tamil Meaning: மோதல்பாதித்த

Malayalam Meaning: സംഘർഷബാധിത

Kannada Meaning: ಸಂಘರ್ಷಪೀಡಿತ

Synonyms: War-torn, battle-affected, violence-impacted

Antonyms: Peaceful, stable, conflict-free

Example Sentence: International aid organisations focus on providing healthcare in conflict-affected regions.

35. Staggering

Part of Speech: (Adjective)

Meaning: Astonishingly large; shocking or surprising

Tamil Meaning: அதிர்ச்சியளிக்கும்

Malayalam Meaning: ഞെട്ടിക്കുന്ന

Kannada Meaning: ಆಘಾತಕಾರಿ

Synonyms: Astounding, shocking, amazing, overwhelming, incredible

Antonyms: Small, insignificant, modest, trivial

Example Sentence: The staggering amount of plastic waste in the oceans demands immediate action.

36. Pandemic

Part of Speech: (Noun)

Meaning: A disease outbreak that spreads across multiple countries or worldwide

Tamil Meaning: உலகளாவியதொற்றுநோய்

Malayalam Meaning: പാൻഡെമിക്

Kannada Meaning: ಸಾಂಕ್ರಾಮಿಕರೋಗ

Synonyms: Global outbreak, epidemic, widespread disease

Antonyms: Endemic, localized outbreak, contained disease

Example Sentence: The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally changed how we work and interact socially.

37. Swelled

Part of Speech: (Verb - Past Tense)

Meaning: Increased in size, number, or intensity; expanded

Tamil Meaning: பெருகியது

Malayalam Meaning: വർധിച്ചു

Kannada Meaning: ಹೆಚ್ಚಾಯಿತು

Synonyms: Increased, expanded, grew, enlarged, escalated

Antonyms: Decreased, shrank, reduced, diminished

Example Sentence: The river swelled dangerously after the heavy monsoon rains.

38. Substantially

Part of Speech: (Adverb)

Meaning: To a great or significant extent; considerably

Tamil Meaning: கணிசமாக

Malayalam Meaning: ഗണ്യമായി

Kannada Meaning: ಗಣನೀಯವಾಗಿ

Synonyms: Significantly, considerably, markedly, greatly, notably

Antonyms: Slightly, minimally, marginally, insignificantly

Example Sentence: The new policies have substantially improved the country's economic performance.

39. Prevalence

Part of Speech: (Noun)

Meaning: The condition of being widespread; the extent of occurrence

Tamil Meaning: பரவல்

Malayalam Meaning: വ്യാപനം

Kannada Meaning: ಪ್ರಚಲನೆ

Synonyms: Frequency, occurrence, commonness, extent, pervasiveness

Antonyms: Rarity, absence, scarcity, infrequency

Example Sentence: The prevalence of smartphone usage has transformed modern communication patterns.

40. Immunise

Part of Speech: (Verb)

Meaning: To make someone immune to disease through vaccination

Tamil Meaning: நோய்த்தடுப்புசெய்

Malayalam Meaning: പ്രതിരോധകുത്തിവയ്പ്പ്നൽകുക

Kannada Meaning: ರೋಗನಿರೋಧಕಮಾಡು

Synonyms: Vaccinate, inoculate, protect, prevent

Antonyms: Expose, infect, contaminate

Example Sentence: Parents should immunise their children according to the recommended vaccination schedule.

41. Migrant

Part of Speech: (Noun/Adjective)

Meaning: A person who moves from one place to another for work or better conditions

Tamil Meaning: புலம்பெயர்ந்தோர்

Malayalam Meaning: കുടിയേറ്റക്കാരൻ

Kannada Meaning: ವಲಸೆಗಾರ

Synonyms: Immigrant, emigrant, settler, refugee, nomad

Antonyms: Native, resident, local, indigenous person

Example Sentence: The city's migrant population faces challenges in accessing basic healthcare services.

42. Hesitancy

Part of Speech: (Noun)

Meaning: The tendency to be slow or reluctant to act; uncertainty

Tamil Meaning: தயக்கம்

Malayalam Meaning: മടി

Kannada Meaning: ಹಿಂಜರಿಕೆ

Synonyms: Reluctance, uncertainty, doubt, indecision, caution

Antonyms: Confidence, certainty, eagerness, determination

Example Sentence: Vaccine hesitancy among certain communities poses challenges to public health efforts.

43. Halving

Part of Speech: (Verb - Present Participle)

Meaning: Reducing to half; dividing by two

Tamil Meaning: பாதியாககுறைத்தல்

Malayalam Meaning: പകുതിയാക്കൽ

Kannada Meaning: ಅರ್ಧಮಾಡುವುದು

Synonyms: Bisecting, dividing, splitting, reducing by half

Antonyms: Doubling, increasing, multiplying

Example Sentence: The organisation is committed to halving poverty rates by 2030.

44. Sustained

Part of Speech: (Adjective)

Meaning: Continuing for an extended period; maintained consistently

Tamil Meaning: தொடர்ச்சியான

Malayalam Meaning: തുടർച്ചയായ

Kannada Meaning: ನಿರಂತರ

Synonyms: Continuous, ongoing, persistent, enduring, prolonged

Antonyms: Temporary, intermittent, sporadic, brief

Example Sentence: Sustained economic growth requires consistent policy implementation and public investment.

Idiom of the Day: 27 June 2025

Turn a blind eye

Informal

Meaning: To deliberately ignore something wrong or illegal

Explanation:

If you turn a blind eye to something, you choose to ignore it even though you know it's wrong. This idiom is often used when someone avoids taking action or pretends not to notice misconduct or injustice.

Example Sentences:

The principal turned a blind eye to the cheating during the exam.

Many officials turned a blind eye to the corruption happening under their watch.