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English · Q688

Antonyms

Competitive Exams · English · question 688

Q688

Don't scold the boy over such trifles.

A.
pacify
B.
console
C.
praise
Answer
D.
vituperate

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Scold : remonstrate with or rebuke (someone) angrily.
Pacify : quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of.
Console : comfort (someone) at a time of grief or disappointment.
Praise : express warm approval or admiration of.
Vituperate : blame or insult (someone) in strong or violent language.

Antonym of Scold is Praise