Select the correct antonym for the word: PLACATE
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
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.