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abrogate meaning in Hindi

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abrogate verb

Meaning: To repeal or abolish a law, right, or formal agreement.

Hindi: निरस्त करना

Synonyms: repeal, annul, revoke, rescind, nullify

Antonyms: enact, establish, ratify

Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 · SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 · SSC CGL 2025 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2023 T-1 · SSC CGL 2022 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2021 T-1

abrogate in SSC previous-year questions

  1. SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Synonyms

    Select the most appropriate synonym of the word: Abrogate

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: C) Repeal

    Correct Answer: Option 3 — "Repeal"
    "Abrogate" = to formally repeal or annul a law, right, or formal agreement; to abolish; to do away with; to revoke officially. ✓
    "Repeal" = to revoke or annul a law or act of Parliament; to rescind; to do away with officially. ✓
    Abrogate ≈ Repeal (both mean to officially cancel, annul, or revoke something, particularly laws or formal agreements) ✓
    Why other options are wrong:
    Option 1 'Institute' = to introduce or establish something; to initiate; to set in motion. The OPPOSITE of abrogate — institute creates; abrogate abolishes. ✗
    Option 2 'Enact' = to make into law; to pass a law or decree; to put into effect. Also the opposite of abrogate — enact create

  2. SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 Synonyms

    Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
    ABROGATE

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: B) Repeal

    'Abrogate' means to formally repeal or abolish a law or agreement. 'Repeal' is the closest synonym.
    'Ratify' means to approve (the opposite), while 'Reject' and 'Withdraw' do not carry the specific sense of formally cancelling a law.

  3. SSC CGL 2025 T-1 Antonyms

    . Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: Abrogate

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: C) Uphold

    'Abrogate' means to officially repeal or abolish a law.
    'Uphold' means to support or maintain — the opposite, hence the antonym.
    'Abolish', 'Revoke' and 'Annul' are all synonyms of abrogate.

  4. SSC CGL 2022 T-1 One Word Substitution

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
    Cancel or do away with (a law or agreement)

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: C) Abrogate

    Answer: Abrogate
    Explanation:
    • Abrogate means to cancel or do away with a law or agreement (समाप्त करना).
    • Cancellation is the noun form of cancelling but not the act of formally ending legislation.
    • Prorogation refers to suspending a parliament session, not repealing a law.
    • Ultimation is issuing an ultimatum, unrelated to legal repeal.

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abrogate – questions

What is the meaning of abrogate in Hindi?

abrogate means “निरस्त करना” in Hindi. In English: To repeal or abolish a law, right, or formal agreement.

What are the synonyms of abrogate?

Synonyms of abrogate: repeal, annul, revoke, rescind, nullify.

What is the opposite of abrogate?

Antonyms of abrogate: enact, establish, ratify.

Has abrogate been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – abrogate has been asked 6 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025, SSC CGL 2025 T-1, SSC CHSL 2023 T-1, SSC CGL 2022 T-1, SSC CHSL 2021 T-1.

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