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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Shahir said:
3 years ago
The right answer in this case is flatter.
Criticize is a near-synonym of belittle, Exaggerate is overstating something, Adore is liking, but Flatter is to think highly of someone.
So, the answer is flatter unless the given word in a sentence indicates otherwise.
Criticize is a near-synonym of belittle, Exaggerate is overstating something, Adore is liking, but Flatter is to think highly of someone.
So, the answer is flatter unless the given word in a sentence indicates otherwise.
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MMT said:
7 months ago
Flatter: to make excessive/insincere praise.
Belittle: to make sb/sth seem unimportant or inferior.
Jack had wanted to belittle Rose because of her choices, but instead, when he saw her, he ended up flattering her choices to gain her favour.
Belittle: to make sb/sth seem unimportant or inferior.
Jack had wanted to belittle Rose because of her choices, but instead, when he saw her, he ended up flattering her choices to gain her favour.
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