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
Criticize
Flatter
Exaggerate
Adore
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:
42 comments Page 2 of 5.

Preet ralla said:   8 years ago
Exaggerate is the right answer because it means to magnify the talk and belittle means compress it.

Soniya said:   1 decade ago
Adore means to like or admire very much. I simply adore the way your hair is done!

Sayani said:   9 years ago
Belittle means who is not important. So exaggerate.

Good explanation @Anu.

Dhoni said:   5 years ago
Belittle - exaggerate.

Belittle - flatter both are correct.

Satish ss said:   8 years ago
Exaggerate:- Do something to an excessive degree.

Pai said:   9 years ago
@Dharma.

Flatter means to compliment someone.

Urooj said:   9 years ago
EXAGERRATE is wrong.

I think, ADORE is right.

MADHUSMITA RAJSHREE said:   8 years ago
Both Flatter and Exaggerate can be the answer.

Bot1 said:   5 years ago
How would you use "FLATTER" in a sentence?

Alok said:   1 decade ago
Adore is the answer. Exaggerate is wrong.


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