Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the opposite word from the options given below.

Avenge

  1. forgive

  2. goad

  3. abhorrent

  4. heretic

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Explanation

Avenge means to inflict harm in return for a wrong done to oneself or another. Forgive means to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone for an offense and to pardon them. These are opposite actions - one seeks retribution through retaliation while the other grants mercy through pardon.

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