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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