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.
defeated
be fooled
cheated
outmanoeuvred
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Maddy said:   1 decade ago
Fooled can be used instead.

Mint said:   1 decade ago
Defeated? really? that sounds so inappropriate. Be fooled or simply, "fooled" would be a much better option in my humble opinion.


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