Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.

The malice he developed for all caused a lot of damage.

sympathy

The correct answer is option 3. sympathy.

The most appropriate antonym of the highlighted word "malice" is sympathy.

• Malice: a desire to see someone suffer; ill will.
• Sympathy: a feeling of pity and understanding for someone who is experiencing misfortune.
• Avarice: greed; a strong desire for wealth or material possessions.
• Grace: elegance, beauty, or refinement of movement.
• Oppression: the exercise of authority or power in a cruel or unjust manner.