Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
APPLAUD
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Denounce.
1. Applaud: Show strong approval of (a person or action); praise.
- Synonyms: Commend, acclaim etc.
- Antonyms: Criticise
2. Denounce: Publicly declare to be wrong or evil.
- Synonyms: Condemn, criticise etc.
- Antonyms: Praise
3. Magnify: Make (something) appear larger than it is, especially with a lens or microscope.
- Synonyms: Enlarge, boost etc.
- Antonyms: Reduce
4. Commend: Praise formally or officially.
- Synonyms: Compliment, applaud etc.
- Antonyms: Criticise
5. Approve: Officially agree to or accept as satisfactory.
- Synonyms: Sanction, pass etc.
- Antonyms: Refuse
As the chosen option expresses the opposite meaning of the given word it will be correct.