Antonym of CHIDE

Answer: Option A

Chide : scold or rebuke.
Praise : express warm approval or admiration of.
Fear : an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm.
Criticise : indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way.
Flatter : lavish praise and compliments on (someone), often insincerely and with the aim of furthering one's own interests.

Antonym of Chide is Praise