Direction: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

Her mother always encouraged the idea of early marriage.

The correct answer is "Discouraged."

 Key Points

• The word 'encouraged' means to give support, confidence or hope to someone. ((किसी को) प्रोत्‍साहित करना; (किसी की) हिम्‍मत बढ़ाना)
  • Example: The teacher encouraged her students to ask questions.
• The word "discouraged" means to dissuade or persuade someone not to do something. ((किसी व्‍यक्ति को) निरुत्‍साहित करना (यह समझाते हुए कि सफलता नहीं मिलेगी))
  • Example: She discouraged me.
• In the given sentence, the mother always supported the idea of early marriage, so the antonym would be 'discouraged.'
• The opposite of 'encouraged' is 'discouraged.'
• The correct answer is Option 4.

Additional Information

• Motivated means to inspire or give someone a reason to do something. (विशेष प्रकार से कुछ करने का कारण बनना, प्रेरित करना)
• Supported means to give assistance or approval to someone or something. (किसी को (सहमति के आधार पर) समर्थन देना या किसी की (धन देकर) सहायता करना)
• Cheered means to shout in support or to express joy or approval. (किसी को स्‍पर्धा, खेल आदि में प्रोत्‍साहित करने के लिए चिल्‍लाना आदि)