Verbal Ability - Antonyms - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Antonyms - Section 1 (Q.No. 82)
Directions to Solve
In the following questions choose the word which is the exact OPPOSITE of the given words.
82.
ADHERENT
Discussion:
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Matchu Bandal Kapa Toa said:
1 month ago
Adherent = a supporter, follower, or loyal believer.
Detractor = a person who criticises or speaks against someone or something.
Other options:
Enemy = foe (not the direct opposite of "adherent").
Alien = foreigner or stranger.
Rival = competitor.
Answer: Detractor
Detractor = a person who criticises or speaks against someone or something.
Other options:
Enemy = foe (not the direct opposite of "adherent").
Alien = foreigner or stranger.
Rival = competitor.
Answer: Detractor
Piyush rajput said:
6 years ago
Adherent means someone who supports a particular party, person, or set of ideas.
So it's opposite is enemy.
So it's opposite is enemy.
Jay said:
6 years ago
Why not rival?
Ellie said:
6 years ago
@Manish.
It can't be detractor it means critical of someone and enemy means the person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone. Of course the answer will be option B. Enemy.
It can't be detractor it means critical of someone and enemy means the person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone. Of course the answer will be option B. Enemy.
Jamirul Islam said:
9 years ago
Detractor: one who disparages or belittles the worth of something. Synonyms : disparager, depreciator, knocker.
Harshal said:
1 decade ago
ADHERENT - friend.
So enemy is correct.
So enemy is correct.
Manish said:
1 decade ago
Answer should be detractor.
Detractor - critical of someone or something.
Detractor - critical of someone or something.
Sai said:
2 decades ago
ADHERENT - supporter.
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