Choose the correct antonym of the word - WORSEN (OPPOSITE)
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Choose the correct antonym of the word -
WORSEN (OPPOSITE)
Answer: B. relieve — Answer: relieve — cause (pain, distress, or difficulty) to become less severe or serious. This is the opposite of worsen because it reduces severity rather…
- A.
complicate
- B.
relieve
- C.
intensify
- D.
aggravate
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Correct answer: B
Answer: relieve — cause (pain, distress, or difficulty) to become less severe or serious. This is the opposite of worsen because it reduces severity rather than increasing it.
Why this is correct: 'relieve' means to lessen or alleviate a problem, which directly contrasts with 'worsen' (to make more severe).
Why the other choices are incorrect:
complicate — means to make something more complex; not an antonym of worsen.
intensify — means to make stronger or more intense; it increases severity and is similar to worsen.
aggravate — means to make worse; it is a synonym of worsen, not an antonym.