Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word in the sentence.
I found my neighbour frequently upbraiding his 5-year-old son for being playful all the time.

Correct option is C

The correct antonym of the word upbraiding is (c) extolling.
Upbraiding: means to scold, criticize, or reprimand someone severely. (कड़ी फटकार लगाना)
Example: The coach upbraided the player for his careless mistake.
Extolling: means to praise enthusiastically or glorify. (प्रशंसा करना)
Example: The teacher extolled the student for his honesty.
Synonyms: rebuke, reprimand, reproach.
Antonyms: extol, compliment, applaud.
Meanings of the other options:
· (a) Criticising – to find fault or express disapproval (आलोचना करना)
· (b) Blaming – to assign fault to someone (दोष देना)
· (d) Beating – to physically hit (मारना), not the opposite of scolding