Select the word from the given options that is most similar in meaning to the word- ALLEVIATE
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Assuage
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Alleviate (Verb): To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe.
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Assuage (Verb): To make an unpleasant feeling less intense or to satisfy an appetite or desire.
Other Options:
Aggravate is the antonym of alleviate/assuage, meaning to make a problem, injury, or offense worse or more serious.
Swell (Verb): To become larger or rounder in size.
Repel (Verb): To drive or keep away (something or someone).