Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
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To injure one’s reputation
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- defame
- ridicule
- mock
- agitate
Correct Option: A
defame (V.) : to harm somebody by saying/ writing bad/ false things about him
ridicule (V.) : to mock ; to make unkind comments that make fun of somebody/ something or make him look silly
mock (V.) : to laugh at somebody/ something in an unkind way ; make fun of
agitate (V.) : to argue strongly for something you want ; to make somebody feel angry, anxious/ nervous
