Select the appropriate synonym for the underlined word.
My parents have been lying to me since I was a kid.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. misleading.
- "Lying" in the sentence refers to not saying the truth.
- The most appropriate synonym for it will be "misleading" as it means to give a wrong idea or impression. The parents were giving a wrong impression i.e. they were lying to the kid.
- The other options are:-
- "Framing" which means to give false evidence against somebody.
- "Stopping" means to stop continuing.
- "Crying" is to shed tears.