Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word in the given sentence.
When I reported the cashier’s poor customer service, the manager tried to appease me with the offer of a free pizza.

Correct option is D

The correct antonym of the given word is (d) Inflame.
Given word: Appease means to calm someone down or pacify them, especially by meeting their demands. (शांत करना, तुष्ट करना)
Example: The king appeased the angry crowd with generous announcements.
Correct answer word: Inflame means to provoke or intensify feelings, especially anger or hostility. (उत्तेजित करना, भड़काना)
Example: His rude comments only inflamed the protestors further.
Synonyms: soothe, placate, calm, pacify.
Antonyms: inflame, irritate, provoke, agitate.
Extended meanings of options:
· (a) Suppress – to forcibly put an end to something, like a revolt or emotion (दबाना, रोकना)
· (b) Enrich – to improve or enhance the quality of something (समृद्ध बनाना)
· (c) Foster – to encourage or promote development or growth (प्रोत्साहित करना, बढ़ावा देना)