Kudzu
Nounकुड्जू (विनाशकारी लता)
Definition
A fast-growing, invasive vine native to East Asia, often used metaphorically to describe something that spreads uncontrollably (e.g., corruption, urbanization).
Contextual Sentence: "The rapid urbanization in Delhi has been likened to kudzu, overwhelming rural landscapes and traditional livelihoods."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Picture a vine choking everything in its path—like unchecked urban sprawl or corruption—'kudzu' for 'killing everything.'
Synonyms
invasive species
spreading menace
uncontrollable growth
Antonyms
controlled
eradicable
localized