Choose the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Amuse

Annoy

The most appropriate antonym of the word amuse is annoy.

• Amuse means to entertain or divert someone in a playful or light-hearted way.
• Annoy means to irritate or vex someone.

The other words do not have the same meaning as amuse and are therefore not antonyms.

• Entertain means to provide someone with amusement or enjoyment.
• Appease means to make someone calm or content, especially by giving in to their demands.
• Regale means to entertain or delight someone with a story or account.