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Select the word that is opposite in meaning (ANTONYM) to the word given below. Aggravate
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Select the word that is opposite in meaning (ANTONYM) to the word given below.
Aggravate

A.

grate

B.

provoke

C.

exasperate

D.

soothe

Correct option is D


The correct antonym of the given word is (d) soothe.

  • Given word: Aggravate means to make a problem, pain, or situation worse; to irritate. (Hindi meaning: बढ़ा देना / और खराब करना / चिढ़ाना)
  • Example: His rude comment aggravated the conflict.
  • Correct answer word: Soothe means to calm, comfort, or reduce pain/anger; to make something less severe. (Hindi meaning: शांत करना / राहत देना)
  • Example: She tried to soothe the crying child.
  • Synonyms of Aggravate: worsen, intensify, irritate, inflame.
  • Antonyms of Aggravate: soothe, calm, relieve, ease.

Meanings of other options:

  • (a) Grate: to annoy or to rub harshly. (Hindi meaning: खटकना / रगड़ना)
  • (b) Provoke: to stimulate or incite. (Hindi meaning: उकसाना)
  • (c) Exasperate: to irritate intensely; to worsen. (Hindi meaning: बहुत चिढ़ाना)

So the correct answer is (d)

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