hoodwink
Asked in: SSC CGL 2022 T-1
hoodwink in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
The fraudsters hoodwinked us and took away all our valuables.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Deceived
Answer: Deceived
Explanation:
Hoodwink means to deceive someone by trickery; thus deceived (धोखा दिया) is the perfect synonym.
• Threatened involves intimidation, not trickery.
• Coerced implies forcing under pressure.
• Misguided refers to wrong advice.
“Deceived” precisely captures the sense of deliberate trickery.
hoodwink – questions
Has hoodwink been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – hoodwink has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2022 T-1.