Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
I am not going to scold you anymore.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence is chide.
- Laud means to praise or admire someone or something.
- Chide means to scold or reprimand someone.
- Placate means to appease or pacify someone.
- Startle means to surprise or alarm someone.