Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words.
The police officer tried to intimidate the witness but in vain.

inform

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reward

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frighten

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persuade

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Solution

The correct option is B frighten
'Intimidate' means to frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do what one wants. Hence option C, 'frighten' is the nearest in meaning to the given word.
Options A, B and D are incorrect because 'inform' means to let know or tell, 'reward' means to give something to someone for their service or achievement and 'persuade' means to convince.

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