Verbal Ability - Synonyms - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Synonyms - Section 2 (Q.No. 19)
Directions to Solve
In each of the sentences given below a word is printed in bold. Below it four choices are given. Pick up the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printer in bold and can replaces it without altering the meaning of the sentence.
19.
The thief outwitted the constable on some pretext and disappeared on the way to the police station.
Discussion:
22 comments Page 2 of 3.
Satya Prakash Singhj said:
6 years ago
Outmanoeuvre is the answer. It is given in the dictionary.
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Sanjay said:
1 decade ago
Outmanoeuvred is given in the dictionary. Check it out.
Amrita said:
9 years ago
The answer should be "be fooled". Am I right?
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Manas said:
1 decade ago
Fooled is more appropriate and not defeated.
Avi said:
1 decade ago
Outwit means using intelligence to defeat.
D.K. said:
9 years ago
Can anyone give the correct answer?
Hardeep said:
5 years ago
Outmanoeuvred is the right answer.
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Maddy said:
1 decade ago
Fooled can be used instead.
Kriti said:
8 years ago
It's meaning is defeat.
Khushboo jha said:
9 years ago
Why not cheated?
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