Question

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word:
Confess

• A. Deny
• B. Assert
• C. Contest
• D. Contend

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Deny

'Confess' is a verb which means 'to admit, disclose or accept'. Option A- 'Deny' is a verb which means 'refuse, reject or decline', which is the opposite of the given word 'Confess'

On the other hand, Option B - 'Assert' is a verb which means 'declare, affirm or announce', Option C - 'Contest' is a verb which means 'oppose, defy or resist', Option D - 'Contend' is a verb which means 'claim, declare or affirm'.

Therefore, as per the meanings, Option B and D convey the same meaning as of the given word 'Confess', Option C conveys a nearly opposite meaning of 'Confess' but the most appropriate antonym of 'Confess', from the given words is Option A - Deny.