Synonyms: Words Starting with "R"

Synonyms are words with similar meanings. Below is a list of 20 words starting with the letter "R", along with their synonyms. Practicing these will help you improve your vocabulary, making your speech or writing more varied and interesting.

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Word Definition, Synonyms, and Example Sentences

1. Raid (Noun/Verb) 🔊

   1. Meaning: A sudden attack or incursion; to carry out a surprise attack.
   2. Meaning in Hindi: आक्रमण, छापेमारी।
   3. Synonyms: Attack, Assault, Incursion, Invasion
   4. Use of Raid in Sentence:
      1. The police launched a raid on the warehouse to seize the stolen goods.
      2. The soldiers carried out a surprise raid on the enemy camp.

2. Rapidity (Noun) 🔊

   1. Meaning: The quality of being fast or quick.
   2. Meaning in Hindi: तीव्रता, गति।
   3. Synonyms: Speed, Quickness, Swiftness, Velocity
   4. Use of Rapidity in Sentence:
      1. The rapidity of technological advancements is astonishing.
      2. She was impressed by the rapidity of the response.

3. Reason (Noun/Verb) 🔊

   1. Meaning: A cause or explanation; to justify or explain.
   2. Meaning in Hindi: कारण, तर्क।
   3. Synonyms: Cause, Explanation, Justification, Rationale
   4. Use of Reason in Sentence:
      1. The reason for his absence was his illness.
      2. Can you reason with her to understand the situation?

4. Rebellious (Adjective) 🔊

   1. Meaning: Showing a desire to resist authority or control.
   2. Meaning in Hindi: बागी, विद्रोही।
   3. Synonyms: Defiant, Disobedient, Revolting, Recalcitrant
   4. Use of Rebellious in Sentence:
      1. The rebellious teenager refused to follow the rules at home.
      2. His rebellious behavior led to his expulsion from school.

5. Rectify (Verb) 🔊

   1. Meaning: To correct or make something right.
   2. Meaning in Hindi: सुधारना, ठीक करना।
   3. Synonyms: Correct, Fix, Amend, Resolve
   4. Use of Rectify in Sentence:
      1. I will rectify the mistakes in the report before submitting it.
      2. The company is working to rectify the issues with the product.

6. Reluctant (Adjective) 🔊

   1. Meaning: Unwilling or hesitant.
   2. Meaning in Hindi: अनिच्छुक, झिझकने वाला।
   3. Synonyms: Unwilling, Hesitant, Averse, Disinclined
   4. Use of Reluctant in Sentence:
      1. She was reluctant to speak in front of a large audience.
      2. The man was reluctant to accept the promotion.

7. Restrain (Verb) 🔊

   1. Meaning: To hold back or prevent someone from doing something.
   2. Meaning in Hindi: रोकना, नियंत्रित करना।
   3. Synonyms: Control, Limit, Restrict, Constrain
   4. Use of Restrain in Sentence:
      1. The security guard had to restrain the person from entering the building.
      2. He tried to restrain his anger but failed.

8. Ratify (Verb) 🔊

   1. Meaning: To approve or confirm formally.
   2. Meaning in Hindi: अनुमोदित करना, स्वीकृति देना।
   3. Synonyms: Approve, Confirm, Validate, Authorize
   4. Use of Ratify in Sentence:
      1. The board members voted to ratify the new policy.
      2. The agreement was ratified by both parties.

9. Ravage (Verb/Noun) 🔊

   1. Meaning: To cause great damage or destruction.
   2. Meaning in Hindi: विनाश करना, नष्ट करना।
   3. Synonyms: Destroy, Devastate, Wreck, Ruin
   4. Use of Ravage in Sentence:
      1. The hurricane ravaged the coastal towns, leaving them in ruins.
      2. The war ravaged the once-thriving city.

10. Redeem (Verb) 🔊

    1. Meaning: To recover or save something; to compensate for something bad.
    2. Meaning in Hindi: सुधारना, उद्धार करना।
    3. Synonyms: Recover, Compensate, Atone, Rescue
    4. Use of Redeem in Sentence:
       1. He hoped to redeem his reputation after the scandal.
       2. She wanted to redeem her mistake by working harder.

11. Remnant (Noun) 🔊

    1. Meaning: A small remaining quantity of something.
    2. Meaning in Hindi: अवशेष, बचा हुआ हिस्सा।
    3. Synonyms: Remainder, Leftover, Fragment, Trace
    4. Use of Remnant in Sentence:
       1. The remnant of the old building was torn down to make way for new construction.
       2. There was only a small remnant of the cake left.

12. Remonstrate (Verb) 🔊

    1. Meaning: To argue or protest against something.
    2. Meaning in Hindi: विरोध करना, विरोध व्यक्त करना।
    3. Synonyms: Protest, Object, Argue, Complain
    4. Use of Remonstrate in Sentence:
       1. The workers remonstrated against the new policies.
       2. He remonstrated with his manager about the unfair treatment.

13. Remorse (Noun) 🔊

    1. Meaning: Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.
    2. Meaning in Hindi: पछतावा, अफसोस।
    3. Synonyms: Regret, Guilt, Contrition, Repentance
    4. Use of Remorse in Sentence:
       1. She felt remorse for her harsh words.
       2. His remorse was evident in his apology.

14. Rescind (Verb) 🔊

    1. Meaning: To revoke or cancel something.
    2. Meaning in Hindi: रद्द करना, निरस्त करना।
    3. Synonyms: Cancel, Repeal, Annul, Reverse
    4. Use of Rescind in Sentence:
       1. The company decided to rescind the job offer after the background check.
       2. The policy was rescinded after public backlash.

15. Resentment (Noun) 🔊

    1. Meaning: A feeling of anger or displeasure about something unfair.
    2. Meaning in Hindi: नाराज़गी, घृणा।
    3. Synonyms: Anger, Bitterness, Grudge, Displeasure
    4. Use of Resentment in Sentence:
       1. He felt a deep resentment towards his colleague after the unfair treatment.
       2. Her resentment grew after being passed over for promotion.

16. Retract (Verb) 🔊

    1. Meaning: To take back or withdraw something.
    2. Meaning in Hindi: वापस लेना, पलटना।
    3. Synonyms: Withdraw, Take back, Repudiate, Recant
    4. Use of Retract in Sentence:
       1. He was forced to retract his statement after it was proven false.
       2. The company retracted the recall notice after further investigation.

17. Reverence (Noun) 🔊

    1. Meaning: Deep respect or admiration.
    2. Meaning in Hindi: श्रद्धा, आदर।
    3. Synonyms: Respect, Admiration, Esteem, Veneration
    4. Use of Reverence in Sentence:
       1. She showed great reverence for her teachers.
       2. The crowd stood in reverence as the national anthem played.

18. Rout (Noun/Verb) 🔊

    1. Meaning: A disorderly retreat or defeat.
    2. Meaning in Hindi: पराजय, भगदड़।
    3. Synonyms: Defeat, Crushing, Disorder, Overthrow
    4. Use of Rout in Sentence:
       1. The army suffered a devastating rout during the battle.
       2. The rebels were routed by the government forces.

19. Rustic (Adjective) 🔊

    1. Meaning: Relating to the countryside; rural and simple.
    2. Meaning in Hindi: ग्रामीण, देहाती।
    3. Synonyms: Rural, Countryside, Pastoral, Provincial
    4. Use of Rustic in Sentence:
       1. The cabin had a rustic charm with its wooden furniture and stone fireplace.
       2. They enjoyed the rustic lifestyle of farming and living close to nature.

20. Ruthless (Adjective) 🔊

    1. Meaning: Showing no pity or compassion; cruel.
    2. Meaning in Hindi: निर्दयी, कठोर।
    3. Synonyms: Cruel, Heartless, Merciless, Pitiless
    4. Use of Ruthless in Sentence:
       1. The ruthless dictator imposed harsh laws on the population.
       2. He was a ruthless businessman who cared only for profits.

List of Words with Synonyms

#	Word	Synonyms
1	Raid	Attack, Assault, Incursion
2	Rapidity	Speed, Quickness, Swiftness
3	Reason	Cause, Explanation, Justification
4	Rebellious	Defiant, Disobedient, Revolting
5	Rectify	Correct, Fix, Amend
6	Reluctant	Unwilling, Hesitant, Disinclined
7	Restrain	Control, Restrict, Confine
8	Ratify	Approve, Confirm, Endorse
9	Ravage	Destroy, Ruin, Devastate
10	Redeem	Recover, Retrieve, Save
11	Remnant	Residual, Remainder, Leftover
12	Remonstrate	Protest, Complain, Object
13	Remorse	Regret, Sorrow, Contrition
14	Rescind	Cancel, Revoke, Annul
15	Resentment	Bitterness, Displeasure, Enmity
16	Retract	Withdraw, Take back, Recant
17	Reverence	Respect, Awe, Veneration
18	Rout	Defeat, Overwhelm, Trample
19	Rustic	Rural, Countryside, Pastoral
20	Ruthless	Cruel, Heartless, Merciless