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    Question

    Deliberately cause someone to believe something that is

    not true, especially for personal gain. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. 
    A diminish Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B demolish Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C deprive Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D deceive Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Deceive is the correct answer as it refers to cause to believe what is untrue

    Diminish-to make less or cause to appear less   

    Demolish-to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive

    Deprive-to take something away from

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