In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
One who destroys images or attacks popular beliefs

Options

A. a) imagist
B. b) misanthropist
C. c) iconoclast
D. d) masochist

Answer

C

Explanation

iconoclast (N.): a person who criticizes popular beliefs or established customs and ideas, image breaker
imagist (N.): a poet who uses common speech in his verses
misanthropist (N.) : someone who dislikes people in general
masochist (N.) : someone who obtains pleasure from receiving punishment: sadist