Select the most appropriate antonym for the given word.

Deceive

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Bihar Police Constable Memory Based Paper (Held On: 1st October 2023 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is "Support".

Key Points

"Deceive" means to deliberately mislead or trick someone into believing something that is not true.
- For Example - He decided to deceive his brother by hiding the truth about the broken vase.
Support: Generally, means to back up or defend someone or something. While not a direct opposite, it aligns most with honesty and loyalty, characteristics opposite of deception. It implies helping someone truthfully and faithfully.
- For Example - Even when it was difficult, he chose to support the truth by admitting his mistake.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 1".

Additional Information

Betray: This term is similar in meaning to 'deceive'. It represents disloyalty or a breach of trust, not the opposite of it.
Delude: This again is similar to 'deceive' and means to mislead someone or to create a false belief.
Pretend: This is also in alignment with 'deceive'. To pretend means to make believe or to act in a way that is not genuine.