Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Retaliate 

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  1. Facilitate
  2. Rotate
  3. Clap
  4. React

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Option 4 : React
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The correct answer is 'React'.

Key Points

  • The most appropriate synonym of the given word 'Retaliate' is 'React'.
  • Retaliate: to react to something unpleasant that somebody does to you by doing something unpleasant in return. (किसी के दुर्व्यवहार का जवाब कटु व्‍यवहार से देना, बदले की कार्रवाई करना)
    • Example: He insulted people who could be guaranteed to retaliate hurtfully.
  • React: to do or say something because of something that has happened or been said. [प्रतिक्रिया व्‍यक्त करना (कोई क्रिया करना या कुछ कहना)]
    • Example: He reacted to the news by shouting.
       

Correct Answer: React.

Additional Information

  • Let's look at the meaning of other words:
    • Facilitate: to make something possible or easier. (किसी बात को संभव या आसान बनाना)
    • Rotate: to turn in circles round a central point; to make something do this. (धुरी पर घूमना या घुमाना, चक्‍कर लगाना या लगवाना; घूर्णन करना)
    • Clap: to hit your hands together many times, usually to show that you like something. (ताली बजाना)

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