Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Pacify

Options:

Placate

Assuage

Aggravate

Quell

Correct Answer:

Aggravate

Explanation:

The most appropriate antonym of the given word pacify is aggravate.

  • Pacify means to make someone calm or less angry.
  • Placate means to appease or calm someone by giving them something they want.
  • Assuage means to make something less severe or intense.
  • Aggravate means to make something worse or more severe.
  • Quell means to suppress or put an end to something, especially violence or disorder.