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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Magbool said:
5 years ago
According to me,
Refuse is the EXACT opposite of the word "Obeying".
Please correct me, if I'm wrong.
Refuse is the EXACT opposite of the word "Obeying".
Please correct me, if I'm wrong.
Jasgowda said:
2 decades ago
Yes the answer should be refusing, antonym of obey is disobey. Meaning of disobey is to refuse.
(1)
Asmita said:
1 decade ago
Obeying means obey orders.
And ordering means give orders that is exactly opposite to obeying.
And ordering means give orders that is exactly opposite to obeying.
Aari said:
1 year ago
I think both refusing and contradicting are correct.
The word ordering is not an accurate one.
The word ordering is not an accurate one.
(8)
Ani said:
2 years ago
Refusing is correct, ordering is giving orders its not directly opposite to the word obeying.
(15)
Vinn said:
7 years ago
Giver-receiver.
Similarly, ordering - obeying.
Hence, I think the given option is correct.
Similarly, ordering - obeying.
Hence, I think the given option is correct.
Jana said:
6 years ago
Refuse is correct because obeying means accepting something so opposite to that is refusing.
Mohana said:
1 decade ago
In my point of view.
OBEYING means accepting others opinion.
So the opposite is refusing.
OBEYING means accepting others opinion.
So the opposite is refusing.
Jay said:
10 years ago
Yes, refusing is the right answer. Obey means you follow the order. So refusing is correct.
Abimbola said:
7 years ago
I think the answer was chosen in terms of followership (obeying) and leadership (ordering).
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