Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the synonyms of the words written in bold letters.

The referee had been threatened and abused.

  1. insulted

  2. misuse

  3. stress

  4. emphasis

  5. obliged
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Explanation

In this context, 'abused' refers to verbal abuse - being spoken to insultingly or disrespectfully. 'Insulted' is the correct synonym. The referee received verbal abuse and insults.

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