SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 130

SSC Stenographer - 06 Aug 2025 - Shift 3 • English • Q130

Select the correct synonym for ‘Abate’. 

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Abate means to become less intense, active, or widespread; to diminish or reduce in amount.

Moderate means to make or become less extreme, intense, or violent which aligns perfectly with the definition of abate.

Increase: This is an antonym (opposite) of abate, as it means to become greater in size, amount, or degree.

Evil: This refers to something profoundly immoral or wicked and is unrelated to the quantity or intensity implied by abate.

Honest: This refers to being free of deceit and untruthfulness, which has no semantic connection to abate.

Moderate is the synonym of abate.