abstain meaning in Hindi

abstain in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 HSL Spelling

   Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

   ADependenceBResonateCIntegrityDObstain
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Obstain

   The incorrect word is "Obstain".
   The correct spelling is "Abstain".
   Explanation:
   • "Obstain" is a misspelling of "Abstain," which means to deliberately avoid something, especially alcohol or food.
   • The other words (Dependence, Resonate, Integrity) are correctly spelled.

2. SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level) Synonyms

   Choose the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
   Abstain

   AIndulgeBRefrainCPursueDAccept
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Refrain

   Meaning: abstain = to keep oneself from doing or enjoying something *(परहेज़ करना, दूर रहना)*.
   Usage: *abstain from voting*, *abstain from alcohol*.
   
   refrain = to stop oneself from doing something *(स्वयं को रोकना, बचना)*.
   Both take from: *abstain from*, *refrain from*.
   
   Why the others are wrong.
   #B Indulge = to allow oneself to enjoy something freely *(लिप्त होना)* — the opposite of abstain.
   #B Pursue = to follow or chase in order to get *(पीछा करना, अनुसरण करना)* — moving towards, not keeping away.
   #B Accept = to receive or agree to take *(स्वीकार करना)* — again the reverse direction.
   
   Answer: Refrain
   
   *Abstain and refrain both rhyme and both take "from".*

3. SSC CGL 2020 T-1 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
   Abstain

   AProposeBAcceptCRefrainDReduce
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Refrain

   Answer: Refrain
   Solution:
   • The word "abstain" means to deliberately avoid or hold back from doing something, especially something considered unhealthy, improper, or wrong.
   • The best synonym is "refrain", which also means to hold oneself back from an action.
   Why the other options are incorrect:
   • Propose – means to suggest; opposite in meaning.
   • Accept – means to agree or receive something; opposite of avoiding.
   • Reduce – means to make less; not related to abstaining.

Examples

• “He decided to abstain from alcohol.”

abstain – questions

What is the meaning of abstain in Hindi?

abstain means “परहेज़ करना / दूर रहना” in Hindi. In English: To restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something

What are the synonyms of abstain?

Synonyms of abstain: refrain, forbear, avoid.

What is the opposite of abstain?

Antonyms of abstain: indulge, participate.

Has abstain been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – abstain has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level), SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 HSL, SSC CGL 2020 T-1.

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