Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word. Chastise
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The word that is opposite in meaning to the word chastise is extol.
- Chastise means "to criticize or scold someone severely, especially in order to correct their behavior."
- Extol means "to praise or glorify someone or something highly."
The other words do not have the opposite meaning of "chastise."
- Mulct means "to fine or penalize someone."
- Keelhaul means "to punish someone by dragging them under the keel of a ship."
- Berate means "to scold or criticize someone harshly."