Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Esteem

Correct option is D

The correct antonym of the given word is (d) condemn.
Given word (Esteem): a feeling or attitude of deep respect, admiration, or high regard; as a verb, to respect/admire (उच्च सम्मान/आदर करना). It conveys positive valuation of someone/something.
Example: The professor is held in high esteem by her students.
Correct answer word (Condemn): to express strong disapproval of; to denounce as wrong (कड़ी निंदा करना/दोष देना). It is the direct opposite of valuing or admiring.
Example: The committee condemned the unethical practices revealed in the report.
Synonyms (Esteem): regard, respect, admiration, veneration.
Antonyms (Esteem): condemn, despise, disdain, scorn.
Meanings of all the other given options:
· (a) Notice: to observe/pay attention (ध्यान देना/नोटिस करना) — not the opposite of “esteem.”
· (b) Value: to consider important; to prize (मूल्य देना/महत्त्व देना) — actually a synonym of “esteem,” not an antonym.
· (c) Regret: to feel sorry/remorse (पछताना/खेद करना) — unrelated in opposition to “esteem.”