Synonym of HOCK

The correct answer is B. Pledge.

A pledge is a promise to do something, especially a promise to give money or support to a cause.

Repent is to feel or express regret or remorse for one’s wrongdoing.

Promise is to make a

declaration or assurance that one will do or refrain from doing something.

Punish is to inflict a penalty on someone as a punishment for an offense.

Pledge is the closest synonym of hock because both words mean to promise to do something. However, pledge is more specific in that it refers to a promise to give money or support to a cause.