Fill in the blank in the following sentence using the ANTONYM of the underlined word.
We believe that this incident has been exaggerated so ___________ it.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e understate.
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Exaggerated: regarded or represented as larger, better, or worse than in reality.
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Ignore: To pay no attention to; to disregard.
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Condemn: To express strong disapproval of; to criticize severely.
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Underwrite: To support or guarantee financial backing for something.
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Understate: To present or describe (something) as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is.
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In the context of the sentence, "understate" is the antonym of "exaggerated."