Identify the ANTONYM pair.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Dissuade and Encourage.
Given word: Dissuade
Meaning: To convince someone not to do something
Example: He tried to dissuade his friend from investing in a risky business.
Antonym (Encourage): To give support, confidence, or motivation to do something
Meaning: To inspire or push someone forward
Example: The teacher always encouraged her students to speak English.
Meaning of the other words:
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Influence and Motivate = Both show positive effect, not opposites
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Convince and Persuade = Both mean to make someone agree, not opposites
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Encourage and Support = Both are similar, not opposites
Hence, the chosen option is correct.