Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The money she offered him was insufficient to persuade him to sell.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The most appropriate antonym of the underlined word persuade in the given sentence is discourage.
- Persuade means "to cause someone to do something by giving them reasons or arguments."
- Discourage means "to try to prevent someone from doing something by making them feel less likely to do it."
The other words do not have the same meaning as discourage.
- Clade means "a group of organisms that share a common ancestor."
- Propagandize means "to spread information or ideas, especially with the intention of influencing people's opinions."
- Influence means "to have an effect on someone or something, especially in a way that is subtle or gradual."