Select the antonym of 'Vilify'.

Correct option is A

The correct antonym of the given word is (a) Commend.
Given word — Vilify: To speak or write about someone in an abusive, disparaging, or slanderous manner; to defame or malign (Hindi: बदनाम करना/निंदित करना).
Example: The article unfairly vilified the activist without evidence.
Correct answer word — Commend: To praise formally or officially; to speak favorably of (Hindi: प्रशंसा करना/सराहना करना).
Example: The principal commended the students for their outstanding performance.
Synonyms (of vilify): malign, defame, disparage, slander.
Antonyms (of vilify): commend, praise, extol, laud.
Meanings of all the other given options:
· (b) Malign — To speak harmful untruths; to defame (Hindi: अपवाद लगाना/निंदा करना).
· (c) Slur — An insinuation or allegation likely to damage reputation; to speak indistinctly or insult (Hindi: कलंक/आक्षेप).
· (d) Defame — To damage the good reputation of someone; slander or libel (Hindi: बदनाम करना/अपमानित करना).