2021 · Q69
Each item in this section consists of sentences with a Bold word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the Bold word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
**Persuasion** is an art.
EnglishAntonyms
- ACounsel
- BDissuasion
- CAdvice
- DInfluence
Explanation
'Persuasion' is the act of convincing someone to do something. Its antonym is (b) 'dissuasion' — persuading someone not to do something. 'Counsel', 'advice', and 'influence' are near-synonyms. Hence (b).