Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.
To abate her listlessness, she went for a long walk in the country.

Correct option is C

The correct antonym of the given word is (C) Increase.

• Abate: To become less intense, widespread, or severe. It is commonly used for reducing unpleasant situations like pain, storm, or anger. (कम होना, घट जाना)
• Example: The storm began to abate after a few hours.
• Increase: To become or make something greater in size, amount, intensity, or degree. (बढ़ना, वृद्धिहोना)
• Example: The company decided to increase its production due to high demand.

Synonyms: Subside, decrease, diminish, dwindle.

Antonyms: Intensify, escalate, amplify, increase.

Meanings of all other given options:

• Lessen: To make or become less. (कम करना)
• Sustain: To strengthen or support physically or mentally. (संभालना, बनाए रखना)
• Subside: To become less intense, violent, or severe. (थमना, कम होना)