Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Influence

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SSC GD Constable (2022) Official Paper (Held On : 08 Feb 2023 Shift 3)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 'Deter'.

Key Points

'Influence', which denotes having an impact or a powerful effect on someone or something. (प्रभावित करना).
- Example: The teacher's positive influence greatly helped in shaping the student's life.
The correct antonym is 'Deter', which means preventing or discouraging (someone) from doing something. (रोकना or रोकाना).
- Example: Harsh punishments can deter people from committing crimes.

Therefore, the correct answer is "option 4".

Additional Information

'Impact' means having an effect or impact. (प्रभाव).
'Stir' means to provoke or stimulate into action. (उकसाना).
'Effect' is a noun that denotes the outcome or result of an action, which also could be influenced by something. (परिणाम).