Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Influence

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  1. Impact
  2. Stir
  3. Effect
  4. Deter

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Option 4 : Deter
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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).

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