bad blood meaning in Hindi

bad blood in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CPO 2023 T-2 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the meaning of the given idiom.
   bad blood

   Apoor blood circulationBhostility between peopleCfelling of brotherhoodDfamily of ill-repute
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) hostility between people

   Solution:
   The idiom "bad blood" refers to hostility, hatred, or long-standing ill-feeling between people, often due to past conflicts or disagreements.
   Let’s evaluate the options:
   • poor blood circulation – ❌ literal meaning, not idiomatic
   • hostility between people – ✔ correct idiomatic meaning
   • feeling of brotherhood – ❌ opposite meaning
   • family of ill-repute – ❌ unrelated meaning
   Answer: Option B (hostility between people)

2. SSC CHSL 2022 T-2 Idioms & Phrases

   Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
   There is no point developing bad blood with your neighbours.
   (SSC CHSL 2022 T-2 (26 June 2023))

   AEnmityBFriendshipCBusiness relationsDFamily relations
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Enmity

   Bad blood: a feeling of ill will, anger, or hostility between people; Enmity.
   "This bad blood between friends is what made the dispute so bitter."

3. SSC CGL 2021 T-2 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   bad blood

   Ahard luckBlow statusCill feelingDpoor quality
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) ill feeling

   ✅ Correct Answer: Option C (ill feeling)
   Type: Idiom
   "bad blood" = feelings of hatred or bitterness between people (आपसी दुश्मनी).
   Why the others are wrong
   • hard luck / low status / poor quality – not the meaning.

4. SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the sentence that has the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Bad blood

   AThe doctor dropped the bad news to Ravi as he was suffering from a serious disease.BThe gangster had some bitter relations with a local activist so he warned him to stay out of his business.CShe is so scared of cockroaches that she fainted when she saw them crawling near her foot.DSushant always gets in trouble for telling lies but he never learns anything.
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) The gangster had some bitter relations with a local activist so he warned him to stay out of his business.

   Answer: (2) The gangster had some bitter relations with a local activist so he warned him to stay out of his business.
   Solution:
   The idiom “bad blood” means bitter feelings, hatred, or hostility between people (मनमुटाव / कटुता).
   Option 2 clearly conveys this meaning, as it describes bitter relations and a warning, reflecting tension and animosity.
   Other options are unrelated:
   • (1) Talking about bad news and illness.
   • (3) Describes fear, not conflict.
   • (4) Mentions lying and trouble, not strained relationships.
   Word Meanings:
   • Bad blood – मनमुटाव / दुश्मनी
   • Bitter relations – कटु संबंध
   • Activist – कार्यकर्ता
   • Gangster – अपराधी

Examples

• “There has been bad blood between the two families for years.”

bad blood – questions

What is the meaning of bad blood in Hindi?

bad blood means “आपसी शत्रुता” in Hindi. In English: Feelings of hatred or resentment between people

What are the synonyms of bad blood?

Synonyms of bad blood: hostility, enmity, rivalry, animosity.

Has bad blood been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – bad blood has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2023 T-2, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC CHSL 2022 T-2, SSC CGL 2021 T-2.

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