Vocabulary

Antonyms

Easy

Choose the correct antonym of the word: Bolster

Strengthen

Weaken

Reinforce

Restrain

✅ Correct Option: 2

Option 1: Strengthen -> This is a synonym of bolster, not an antonym.

Option 2: Weaken -> This is the opposite of bolster, meaning to make less strong or reduce support.

Option 3: Reinforce -> This is also a synonym of bolster, meaning to strengthen or support.

Option 4: Restrain -> This means to hold back or limit, but it's not the direct opposite of bolster.

Hence, Option 2: Weaken -> Bolster means to support, strengthen, or prop up something, so its antonym would be to weaken or undermine -> correct

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