The complex form of the sentence given below would be

Spare the rod and spoil the child.

Choose the word which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the given italicised word.

The attack on the freedom of the press is a $$retrograde$$ step.

Choose the word which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the given italicised word.

The leader might have had some $$covert$$ reason for the change of his political affiliations.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given word/sentence.

Regard for other as a principle of action or selflessly.