Select the correct antonym for the word: PLACATE

Provoke

The correct answer is Option (1) → Provoke

Placate means to calm, soothe, or make someone less angry. Provoke means to anger, incite, or stir up strong emotions, making it the opposite.

Other options:

Option (2): Appease – means to calm or pacify, which is similar to placate.

Option (3): Hate – means intense dislike, but it does not directly oppose the act of calming someone.

Option (4): Nullify – means to invalidate or cancel, which is unrelated in meaning.