Choose the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
MITIGATE
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
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."