Question

Choose‌ ‌the‌ ‌correct‌ ‌synonym‌ ‌for‌ ‌the‌ ‌following‌ ‌word.‌ ‌
BASH‌ ‌
a. Strike‌ ‌
b. Neglect‌ ‌
c. Ignore‌ ‌
d. Embrace‌

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms can aid the reader to create a vast vocabulary corresponding to a single word. They can replace the word, sometimes with the addition of some prepositions preceding or following it. Bash is defined by a blow that is quite severe, often, a crushing one; it is also defined as a strike with a huge impact. It is often related to severe acts of violence.

Complete answer:
Considering the options in the question,
- Strike: Refers to a blow, impact or even a hit; it is also referred to attacks when in war. This word is similar to bash. This is highly likely to be the answer.
- Neglect: Defined as the disregard or dismissal of duty, work or even situation. This, henceforth, cannot be the answer. Eg: Her neglect towards her studies cost her the exam.
- Ignore: Refers to as purposefully not noticing; it can also refer to rejection of some form. This is somewhat similar to neglect and not bash. Eg: We are often taught to ignore something that doesn’t concern us.
- Embrace: This word is defined by giving a hug; it can also refer to adoption or acceptance. Therefore, it is not the answer. Eg: She had had enough of his tantrums. She cried in her mother’s embrace.

> Hence, the answer is Strike, which is synonymous with the word in question, bash.

Note: Here, even if ignorance and neglect are negative, they don’t represent physical violence or degradation as that which is said in the question.