SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 103

SSC Stenographer - 10 Sep 2026 - Shift 1 • English • Q103

Choose the antonym of 'detain':

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Correct Answer: Liberate
Explanation:
• Detain means to keep someone in custody or prevent them from leaving.
• Liberate means to set someone free from imprisonment or restriction, making it the direct antonym.
• Example: The authorities decided to liberate the innocent villagers after questioning them.WordMeaningArrestTo seize someone by legal authorityConfineTo restrict someone within certain limitsDelayTo make someone or something late or slow