Verbal Ability - Antonyms - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Antonyms - Section 1 (Q.No. 12)
Directions to Solve
In the following questions choose the word which is the exact OPPOSITE of the given words.
12.
BELITTLE
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Main Entry: belittle
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: detract
Synonyms: bad-mouth, blister, criticize, cut down to size, cut to the quick, decry, deprecate, depreciate, deride, derogate, diminish, discount, discredit, disparage, dispraise, downgrade, downplay, dump on, knock*, lower, minimize, pan, pooh pooh, poor mouth, put down, rip*, roast, run down, scoff at, scorch*, scorn, shoot down, shoot full of holes, slam*, smear, sneer at, sour grapes, squash, squelch, take a swipe at, take down, take down a peg, tear down, underestimate, underrate, undervalue, write off.
Antonyms: build up, exaggerate, praise, value
Discussion:
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Sundar said:
1 decade ago
Main Entry: belittle
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: detract
Synonyms: bad-mouth, blister, criticize, cut down to size, cut to the quick, decry, deprecate, depreciate, deride, derogate, diminish, discount, discredit, disparage, dispraise, downgrade, downplay, dump on, knock*, lower, minimize, pan, pooh pooh, poor mouth, put down, rip*, roast, run down, scoff at, scorch*, scorn, shoot down, shoot full of holes, slam*, smear, sneer at, sour grapes, squash, squelch, take a swipe at, take down, take down a peg, tear down, underestimate, underrate, undervalue, write off.
Antonyms: build up, exaggerate, praise, value.
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: detract
Synonyms: bad-mouth, blister, criticize, cut down to size, cut to the quick, decry, deprecate, depreciate, deride, derogate, diminish, discount, discredit, disparage, dispraise, downgrade, downplay, dump on, knock*, lower, minimize, pan, pooh pooh, poor mouth, put down, rip*, roast, run down, scoff at, scorch*, scorn, shoot down, shoot full of holes, slam*, smear, sneer at, sour grapes, squash, squelch, take a swipe at, take down, take down a peg, tear down, underestimate, underrate, undervalue, write off.
Antonyms: build up, exaggerate, praise, value.
Priya said:
1 decade ago
Hi, why don't we choose [A]praise. I think its also correct.
According to your explanation praise also one of the Antonyms.
If am wrong means correct me. Help will be Appreciated.
Thank you.
According to your explanation praise also one of the Antonyms.
If am wrong means correct me. Help will be Appreciated.
Thank you.
N.ashokreddy said:
1 decade ago
Make a little, importance.
Shakti said:
1 decade ago
What is the meaning of exaggerate?
Sukanth said:
1 decade ago
Exaggerate means make seem greater.
Alok said:
1 decade ago
Adore is the answer. Exaggerate is wrong.
Shakeer said:
1 decade ago
Adore means ?
Soniya said:
1 decade ago
Adore means to like or admire very much. I simply adore the way your hair is done!
Roshni said:
1 decade ago
It should be adore not exaggerate.
Mahipal singh bairwa said:
1 decade ago
Here exaggerate is right choice because it means overstatement of something. And belittle means very short statement of an event.
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