Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Had I known about their plan much earlier I would have nipped it in the bud.

a

stopped it

b

initiated it

c

squashed it

d

promoted it

Download Offline App Ask a Question

Explanation

Correct Option
d

Video Explanation

Post your Contribution

Share:

Discussions (21)

DKSN
2 years ago

The option myschool chose is wrong! Option A is NOT the answer. the question clearly said "opposite in meaning"
The correct answer should be option B

Classicboymoses
4 years ago

Shaaa contextually, D is correct.
You can't initiate an ongoing event ✍️👽

Just_jola21
2 years ago

No underlined word

amaikpu
2 years ago

The supposed answer should be D pls

DDmimi
1 year ago

incorrect spelling of the answer to this question

itzprincessay
1 year ago

I think the answer is A

okekeephraim1
1 year ago

The option opposite in meaning to "nipped it in the bud" is:

D. promoted it.

"Nipped it in the bud" means to stop something before it develops, so "promoted it" (which means to encourage or support its development) is the opposite.

SymplyJassyboss
2 years ago

No underlined word here

The answer is wrong

zikkyonas11
1 year ago

the correct answer is promoted it

Luchi1117
1 year ago

The question was opposite in meaning so the correct answer is "initiate it"

Starboithomzee
3 years ago

D should be the correct answer

Deepthinker581
4 years ago

The answer should be promoted
D

anj0laa
3 years ago

to nip something in the bud means to stop it so the correct answer is A

Quick Questions

Ask a Question
CO

ceoofwahala

20th June, 2026

Chemistry


2 comments

ASSAAS

20th June, 2026

English Language


5 comments

infinitehoaxx

21st May, 2026

Computer


4 comments