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?

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 intiated it
C squashed it
D promoted it

jamb 2001 english-language

The correct answer is A. stopped it

The expression nip it in the bud means to put a quick end to something.

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