Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Rival

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This question was previously asked in

SSC GD Constable (2022) Official Paper (Held On : 08 Feb 2023 Shift 3)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 'Comrade'.

Key Points

'Rival', refers to a person or entity competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field of activity. (प्रतिद्वंद्वी).
- Example: The two companies were rivals for the lucrative government contract.
'Comrade', which indicates a friend, ally, or a person who shares one's activities or is a fellow member of an organization. (साथी or संघी).
- Example: They fought together as comrades during the war.

Therefore, the correct answer is "option 2".

Additional Information

'Employer' refers to a person or organization that employs people. (नियोक्ता).
'Opponent' is actually a synonym of 'Rival', denoting one that opposes another in a battle, contest, controversy, or debate. (विरोधी).
'Antagonist' is similarly a synonym of 'Rival', referring to a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone. (प्रतिवादी or शत्रु).