Meaning: To formally end or put a stop to something
Hindi: समाप्त करना
Synonyms: eliminate, eradicate, end, terminate
Antonyms: establish, institute, create
Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level) · SSC Steno 2026 T-1 · SSC MTS 2023 · SSC GD 2022 T-1 · SSC CGL 2021 T-1 · SSC CGL 2020 T-1 · SSC MTS 2020
abolish in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level) Antonyms
Choose the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
ABOLISHAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Establish
Meaning: abolish = to formally put an end to a law, system or practice *(समाप्त करना, उन्मूलन करना)*.
Example: *Slavery was abolished in 1833.*
Opposite: establish = to set up or bring into existence *(स्थापित करना)* — creating a system is the reverse of ending it.
Why the others are wrong.
#B Annul = to declare invalid *(रद्द करना)* — a synonym.
#B Terminate = to bring to an end *(समाप्त करना)* — a synonym.
#B Eradicate = to destroy completely, root out *(जड़ से मिटाना)* — a synonym.
Answer: Establish
*Three options meant "end" — the odd one, "set up", is the antonym.* - SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Synonyms
Select the synonym of Abolish.
Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Eliminate
Meaning: abolish = to put an end to a law, practice or system formally *(समाप्त करना, उन्मूलन करना)*.
eliminate = to remove or get rid of completely *(हटाना, मिटाना)* — the closest match.
To abolish a tax is to eliminate it from the statute book.
Why the others are wrong.
• establish = to set up, found *(स्थापित करना)* — the antonym.
• construct = to build *(निर्माण करना)* — again the opposite direction.
• approve = to give consent *(स्वीकृति देना)* — abolishing is refusing, not approving.
*The noun is abolition — the abolition of sati, 1829.* - SSC CGL 2020 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
AbolishAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Eliminate
Correct Answer: Eliminate
Solution:
The word "Abolish" means to officially end, cancel, or eliminate something, especially a law, system, or practice.
The most appropriate synonym is "Eliminate", which also means to remove or get rid of something completely.
Other Options:
• Introduce – to bring something new into use – opposite in meaning
• Continue – to keep something going – opposite in meaning
• Establish – to set up or start – opposite of abolish
Difficult Words and Meanings:
Abolish – to formally put an end to something – समाप्त करना / उन्मूलन करना
Eliminate – to remove or get rid of – हटाना / समाप्त करना
Introduce – to bring into existence – परिचय कराना / शुरू करना
Continue – to keep - SSC MTS 2023 One Word Substitution
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.
Many people fought to put an end to slavery during the civil war.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) abolish
Answer: 4
Solution: The correct one-word substitute for "put an end to" is "abolish".
"Abolish" means to officially end or get rid of something, especially a system, practice, or institution (समाप्त करना, खत्म करना).
Option 1 – Abduct ❌: means to kidnap or take away forcibly (अपहरण करना).
Option 2 – Abide ❌: means to accept or follow (पालन करना).
Option 3 – Absorb ❌: means to take in or soak up (अवशोषित करना).
Hence, "abolish" is the most appropriate choice. - SSC CGL 2021 T-1 One Word Substitution
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Formally put an end to a system, practice, or institutionAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Abolish
Explanation:
Definition:
Abolish means to formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution, especially by law or authority.
📘 Example:
• Slavery was abolished in the 19th century in many parts of the world.
❌ Incorrect Options:
• Destroy – ✖ To ruin or demolish physically, not necessarily formal or legal.
• Stop – ✖ Too general; doesn’t imply legal/formal end.
• Kill – ✖ Refers to ending a life, not suitable for practices or systems.
✅ Final Answer: Abolish
(✔ Best one-word substitute for formally ending a system or institution)
Examples
- “The government decided to abolish the old tax system.”
abolish – questions
What is the meaning of abolish in Hindi?
abolish means “समाप्त करना” in Hindi. In English: To formally end or put a stop to something
What are the synonyms of abolish?
Synonyms of abolish: eliminate, eradicate, end, terminate.
What is the opposite of abolish?
Antonyms of abolish: establish, institute, create.
Has abolish been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – abolish has been asked 7 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level), SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC MTS 2023, SSC GD 2022 T-1, SSC CGL 2021 T-1, SSC CGL 2020 T-1, SSC MTS 2020.