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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word. He was compelled by everyone to join the group.
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.
He was compelled by everyone to join the group.

A.

Demur

B.

Obscured

C.

Confessed

D.

Dissuaded

Correct option is D

Option (d) is the correct antonym of the given word. The correct antonym of the given word is (d) Dissuaded.
Given word:
Compelled means forced or pressured to do something against one’s will or because of external influence. (Hindi meaning: मजबूर करना/विवश करना)
Example: He was compelled by circumstances to leave his hometown.
Correct answer word:
Dissuaded means to persuade someone not to do something; to discourage or prevent an action. (Hindi meaning: हतोत्साहित करना / रोकना)
Example: She dissuaded her friend from investing in that risky venture.
Synonyms:
forced, coerced, obligated, pressured
Antonyms:
dissuaded, discouraged, deterred, restrained
Meanings of all the other given options:
· Option (a) Demur: To raise objections or show reluctance (Hindi meaning: विरोध करना / आपत्ति जताना)
· Option (b) Obscured: Hidden or made unclear (Hindi meaning: अस्पष्ट करना / छिपाना)
· Option (c) Confessed: To admit or acknowledge something, often wrongdoing (Hindi meaning: स्वीकार करना / कबूल करना)



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