Question

Choose the word/phrase which is opposite in meaning to the italicized bold word/phrase in the sentence.
A feeling of brotherhood should be propagated amongst the masses.

• A. disseminated
• B. suppressed
• C. dissipated
• D. crushed
• E. countered

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

suppressed

The word 'propagated' refers to spreading or promoting widely.
Option A, disseminated refers to having spread throughout an organ or the body.
Option B, suppressed refers to forcibly putting an end to.
Option C, dissipated refers to overindulging in sensual pleasures.

Option D, crushed refers to deformed or pulverized.

Option E, countered refers to speaking or acting in opposition to something.

Thus, according to the meaning, the word 'suppressed' is the opposite of the word 'propagated'.