Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Meaning of “Flaunt”

Flaunt means:
दिखावा करना / घमंड से किसी चीज़ को दिखाना
To show something in a very proud, showy, or attention-seeking way.

Example:
She likes to flaunt her new phone.
(वह अपने नए फोन का दिखावा करती है।)

Option Analysis

• Open → खुला (not related to showing or hiding)
• Parade → प्रदर्शन करना / जुलूस निकालना (similar meaning, not opposite)
• Wide → चौड़ा (completely unrelated)
• Hide → छिपाना ✔️ (exact opposite meaning)

Correct Antonym:

👉 Hide = छिपाना / conceal करना
✔️ This is the direct opposite of “flaunt” because flaunt means to show, and hide means not to show at all.

Extra Facts (Important for Exams)

Word Origin:

• Flaunt possibly comes from older English usage meaning to wave or display something boldly.
• It became common in modern English to describe showing off wealth or status.

Usage in Daily Life:

• Flaunting money, cars, clothes, or lifestyle is often seen on social media.
• It can have a slightly negative meaning (showing off unnecessarily).

Example:

• He flaunted his luxury watch in front of everyone.

👉 Flaunt = Show off proudly
👉 Opposite = Hide (conceal completely)

 Quick Memory Trick:

👉 Flaunt = Flashy show
👉 Hide = No show