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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Exaggerate
Question

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Exaggerate

A.

Emphasise

B.

Understate

C.

Embellish

D.

Neglect

Correct option is B

The correct antonym of the given word is (b) Understate.
· Exaggerate: It means to make something seem larger, better, or worse than it really is (अतिशयोक्ति करना, बढ़ा-चढ़ाकर कहना).
· Example: He exaggerated the difficulty of the task.
· Understate: It means to present something as being smaller or less important than it actually is (कम करके बताना, महत्व कम करना).
· Example: She understated her role in the project, giving credit to others.
Synonyms: overstate, magnify, amplify, inflate.
Antonyms: understate, minimize, downplay, diminish.
Meanings of other options:
· Emphasise: To stress something as important (जोर देना, महत्व देना).
· Embellish: To decorate or make something more attractive (सजाना, अलंकृत करना).
· Neglect: To fail to care for properly (लापरवाही करना, उपेक्षा करना).

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