Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Choose the word that describes the best antonym (opposite) of the following words.
Augment

Options:

Constrain

Restrain

Diminish

Circumscribe

Correct Answer:

Diminish

Explanation:

The best antonym for augment is diminish.

  • Augment means to make something greater in size, amount, or strength.
  • Diminish means to make something smaller in size, amount, or strength.

The other options are not opposites of augment.

  • Constrain means to limit or restrict something.
  • Restrain means to control or hold back something.
  • Circumscribe means to limit or restrict something to a particular area.