Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. 
Torture

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  1. Gall
  2. Pleasure
  3. Trail
  4. Downer

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Option 2 : Pleasure

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The correct answer is: Option 2.

Key Points

  • The word "torture" means the act of causing severe physical or mental pain, often used to extract information or as a form of punishment. (यातना)
    • Example: The prisoners were subjected to brutal torture during the interrogation.
  • "Pleasure" refers to a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment. (सुख)
    • Example: Reading a good book gives me immense pleasure.
  • Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'torture' is 'pleasure'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

  • Gall (धृष्टता): Bold and impudent behavior.
    • Example: He had the gall to blame me for his mistakes.
  • Trail (पगडंडी): A path or track made for walking or made by repeated use.
    • Example: We followed the trail through the forest.
  • Downer (निराशाजनक): Something that makes you feel sad or depressed.
    • Example: The news of the accident was a real downer.
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