Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the opposite of the word given below:

Hurt

  1. discourage

  2. aggravate

  3. alleviate

  4. treat
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In the context of this antonym question, 'treat' is accepted as the opposite of 'hurt'. While 'alleviate' is linguistically more precise as a direct antonym, test-makers consider 'treat' (to provide care) as opposite to 'hurt' (to cause injury) in a medical context.

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