Verbal Ability - Antonyms - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Antonyms - Section 1 (Q.No. 9)
Directions to Solve
In the following questions choose the word which is the exact OPPOSITE of the given words.
9.
OBEYING
Discussion:
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Vikato said:
1 decade ago
@Sundar your explanation is right but not valid here, since we are to find the antonyms of 'OBEYING' and not "REFUSING".
Pema said:
1 decade ago
@All. Don't get confused by the answer given above because I think it is wrong. There is slight mistake with the answer given. The correct answer for antonym of obeying is refusing. If you think I am wrong you can refer any book or browse, for "antonym of obeying, " you will get many answer including refusing but you won't get "ordering" as the answer.
Sst said:
1 decade ago
Obey means follow the orders given by one. I. E to obey.
Therefore disobey means not to follow orders or given instructions.
So obeying * ordering.
Therefore disobey means not to follow orders or given instructions.
So obeying * ordering.
Sadhan said:
1 decade ago
Simply the antonym of obeying is refusing
Rabecca said:
1 decade ago
The opposite of obeying is disobedience and in this case the closest answer is refusing. Correct me if I am wrong.
Amit said:
1 decade ago
I think the ordering answer is wrong here. The correct answer is refusing
Hrutvi said:
1 decade ago
@Banu please explain contradiction.
Fariha said:
1 decade ago
I think Sundar is correct.
Banu said:
1 decade ago
Contradiction is the right answer.
Harry pielago said:
1 decade ago
Actually both obeying and refusing maybe correct. If you are the one to order then you are not the one who will obey. So it is also acceptable. But if this is a test in an entrance exam the answer should be refusing.
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