SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 76

SSC MTS - 16 Feb 2026 - Shift 1 • English • Q76

Choose the word that is the antonym of Forgive.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Forgive means to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone for an offense, flaw, or mistake; it is an act of releasing someone from blame.

Condemn is the antonym of ‘forgive’. It means to express complete disapproval of someone, typically in public, or to find someone guilty of a crime and sentence them to a punishment.

Pardon: To forgive or excuse a person for an error or offense.

Excuse: To overlook or forgive a fault or offense.

Absolve: To set or declare someone free from blame, guilt, or responsibility.