Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word in the following sentence.
The teammates made several jibes at the opponent team members during the interview.

Correct option is A

The correct antonym of the given word is Consolation.
Given word: Jibes - mocking or insulting remarks; taunts.
Hindi Meaning: उपहास, व्यंग्य
Synonyms: mockery, taunt, sneer, ridicule.
Antonyms: consolation, praise, compliment, encouragement.
Meanings of all options:
· Consolation: Comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment.
· Mockery: Teasing and contemptuous language directed at a person or thing.
· Inspiration: The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something creative.
· Contradict: Deny the truth of (a statement) by asserting the opposite.