Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the word given below.

ALLAY

  1. Pacify

  2. Appease

  3. Abate

  4. Aggravate
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Aggravate means to make (a problem, injury, or offense) worse or more serious whereas allay means to diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion or worry), which is the opposite. Hence, it is the correct option.

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