Multiple choice

Directions: Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

The purpose of the terror alerts is not to INCITE panic but rather to make people more cautious.

  1. Tranquilize

  2. Abet

  3. Discuss

  4. Dissuade

  5. .

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D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. To 'dissuade' someone is to persuade someone not to take a particular course of action.