Antonyms MCQs with Answers & Explanations

Abdicate (تخت چھوڑنا) means to renounce or give up a position of power or responsibility.
Claim (دعویٰ کرنا) means to assert ownership or demand a right, which is the opposite of giving up.
Snatch (چھیننا) means to take something quickly or forcibly.
Plunder (لوٹنا) means to steal goods, often violently.
Seize (قبضہ کرنا) means to take hold of something forcefully. Hence, "Claim" is the correct antonym.

Abhorrence (نفرت) means a strong feeling of hatred or disgust.
Liking (پسند) is the opposite, showing attraction or fondness.
Aversion (کراہت) is similar in meaning to abhorrence.
Appreciation (قدردانی) means recognition of value.
Fear (ڈر) is an emotional reaction but not a direct antonym. The correct opposite is "Liking."

Aboriginal (قدیم) refers to the earliest inhabitants or something ancient and original.
Modern (جدید) refers to the present or recent times, making it the opposite of aboriginal.
Popular (مقبول) means well-liked.
Current (حال) means belonging to the present time.
Contemporary (ہم عصر) means existing at the same time. The true antonym of aboriginal is "Modern."

Absolute (کامل) means total, complete, or unrestricted.
Scarce (کمیاب) means rare or insufficient, which contrasts with the idea of completeness.
Limited (محدود) means having boundaries, but not a direct opposite.
Faulty (خراب) refers to being defective.
Deficient (ناکافی) means lacking something. The closest opposite of "Absolute" is "Scarce."

Absorb (جذب کرنا) means to soak up or take in.
Exude (بہانا) means to release or give out, the direct opposite of absorb.
Ingest (کھانا) means to take in food or drink.
Imbibe (پی جانا) also means to drink in or absorb.
Digest (ہضم کرنا) refers to processing food. The antonym of absorb is "Exude."

Abstain (پرہیز کرنا) means to refrain deliberately from doing something.
Begin (شروع کرنا) is the opposite because it shows initiation rather than avoidance.
Hoard (ذخیرہ کرنا) means to collect and store excessively.
Tolerate (برداشت کرنا) means to allow without interference.
Forbear (باز رہنا) is similar in meaning to abstain. The correct antonym is "Begin."

Accelerate (تیز کرنا) means to increase speed.
Move slowly (آہستہ چلنا) is the opposite of speeding up.
Creep (رینگنا) also means to move slowly but not directly opposite in context.
Drag (کھینچنا) implies pulling with effort.
Lag (پیچھے رہنا) means to fall behind. The best antonym of accelerate is "Move slowly."

Acclamation (خوشی سے استقبال) means loud and enthusiastic approval.
Denunciation (مذمت) means public condemnation, the opposite of praise.
Suppression (دبانا) means to put an end to something forcefully.
Termination (اختتام) means the act of ending.
Applause (تالیاں) means approval and is synonymous with acclamation. The antonym is "Denunciation."

Accomplice (جرم میں شریک) means a partner in wrongdoing.
Friend (دوست) is a companion who supports positively, opposite of criminal partnership.
Accessory (مددگار) means someone aiding in a crime, similar in meaning.
Escort (ہمراہ) refers to a guide or companion.
Opponent (مخالف) means someone against you, not a direct opposite here. Hence, "Friend" works as the opposite.

Accord (معاہدہ یا ہم آہنگی) means agreement or harmony.
Withhold (روکنا) means to refuse to grant or give, which is the opposite of agreement.
Solution (حل) means an answer to a problem.
Act (عمل) refers to doing something.
Defend (دفاع کرنا) means to protect. The true antonym of accord is "Withhold."

Acquit (بری کرنا) means to declare someone free from guilt.
Blame (الزام دینا) is the opposite, as it places responsibility for wrongdoing.
Confirm (تصدیق کرنا) means to validate.
Punish (سزا دینا) means to impose penalty.
Indict (مقدمہ چلانا) means to formally accuse. The opposite of acquit is "Blame."

Acquitted (بری کیا گیا) means declared innocent in a court of law.
Convicted (مجرم قرار دینا) means found guilty, which is the opposite.
Entrusted (سپرد کرنا) means assigning responsibility.
Burdened (بوجھ ڈالنا) means weighed down.
Freed (آزاد کرنا) is similar to acquitted. The correct antonym is "Convicted."

Acumen (فراست) means the ability to make quick and accurate judgments.
Imbecility (بیوقوفی) means stupidity or lack of intelligence, the opposite of acumen.
Intelligence (ذہانت) is synonymous with acumen.
Potentiality (صلاحیت) means capacity to develop.
Unfamiliarity (اجنبیت) means lack of knowledge but not a direct antonym. The best opposite is "Imbecility."

Acute (تیز) means sharp or highly sensitive.
Dull (کند) is the opposite, meaning not sharp or lacking intensity.
Sharp (تیز) and Critical (نقّادانہ) are synonyms.
Sensitive (حساس) refers to being responsive. Hence, the correct opposite is "Dull."

Addition (جمع) is the act of combining numbers.
Subtraction (تفریق) means taking away, which is the opposite of addition.
Multiplication (ضرب) is a different arithmetic operation but not opposite.
Enumeration (گنتی کرنا) means counting.
Division (تقسیم) is splitting, also not opposite. The correct antonym is "Subtraction."

Adequate (کافی) means sufficient or enough.
Scanty (ناکافی) means lacking in quantity, the opposite of adequate.
Profuse (بہت زیادہ) means plentiful.
Abounding (فراواں) also means plentiful.
Abundant (بہت زیادہ) is a synonym. The antonym is "Scanty."

Adherent (پیروکار) means a supporter or follower.
Rival (حریف) is the opposite, referring to a competitor or opponent.
Alien (اجنبی) means foreign but not directly opposite.
Detractor (تنقید کرنے والا) means someone who criticizes, related but weaker opposite.
Enemy (دشمن) means hostile person. The strongest antonym is "Rival."

Admonish (تنبیہ کرنا) means to warn or reprimand.
Commend (تعریف کرنا) is the opposite, meaning to praise.
Tolerate (برداشت کرنا) means to allow without objection.
Flatter (خوشامد کرنا) means to praise insincerely.
Approve (منظور کرنا) means to accept. The antonym of admonish is "Commend."

Advance (آگے بڑھنا) means to move forward.
Retreat (پسپا ہونا) is the opposite, meaning to move back.
Restrain (روکنا) means to hold back but not a movement opposite.
Withhold (روک لینا) means to keep back.
Defend (دفاع کرنا) means to protect. The best antonym is "Retreat."

Adversity (مصیبت) means hardship or misfortune.
Prosperity (خوشحالی) is the opposite, meaning wealth and success.
Diversity (تنوع) means variety.
Hardship (مشقت) and Difficulty (دشواری) are synonyms of adversity. The correct opposite is "Prosperity."