Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

He was compelled by everyone to join the group.

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  1. Demur
  2. Obscured
  3. Confessed
  4. Dissuaded

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Option 4 : Dissuaded
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The correct answer is "Dissuaded."

Key Points 
  • Antonym means a word that has the opposite meaning of the given word.
  • Let us understand the meaning of the given and the marked words:
    • "Compelled" means forced or pressured to do something.(मजबूर)
      • Example: Her family compelled her to take the job.
    • "Dissuaded" means being discouraged or advised against doing something.(रोक)
      • Example: He was finally dissuaded to ignore the matter.
  • Therefore, it can be concluded that the word "dissuaded" is the antonym of "compelled."

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Additional Information

  • Demur means to object or hesitate.(आपत्ति)
  • Obscured means to make unclear or difficult to understand.(अस्पष्ट करना)
  • Confessed means to admit or acknowledge a wrongdoing.(स्वीकार करना)
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