Choose the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

MITIGATE

Aggravate 

The most appropriate antonym of the word mitigate is aggravate.

• Mitigate means "to make something less severe, harsh, or intense."
• Aggravate means "to make something worse or more severe."

The other words do not have the same meaning as aggravate.

• Adroit means "skillful or clever."
• Perplex means "to confuse or puzzle someone."
• Civilized means "having a high level of culture and development."