Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Confound

Correct option is C

The correct antonym of "confound" is "assure."
· Given Word: Confound
Meaning: To confuse, perplex, or surprise someone in a way that makes understanding difficult.
Hindi Meaning: भ्रमित करना, उलझन में डालना।
Example: The complex puzzle confounded even the smartest students.
· Correct Answer Word: Assure
Meaning: To remove doubt or confusion by giving confidence and certainty, which is the opposite of "confound" (which means to create confusion).
Example: The teacher assured the students that the exam would be easy.
· Synonyms: Confuse, perplex, baffle, bewilder.
· Antonyms: Assure, clarify, explain, reassure.
Meanings of Other Given Options:
· Expire: (समाप्त होना) – To come to an end or cease to exist; not related to "confound."
· Discern: (पहचानना, समझना) – To recognize or perceive something clearly, but not directly opposite to "confound."
· Suppress: (दबाना, रोकना) – To restrain or put an end to something, not the antonym of "confound."