Question

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word:
Mitigate

• A. Stagnate
• B. Aggravate
• C. Suffer
• D. Instigate

Answer 1

The correct option is B Aggravate

'Mitigate' is a verb which means 'to reduce or to diminish'. Option B - 'Aggravate' is a verb which means 'to make worse, to make more serious by increasing', which is opposite of the given word 'Mitigate'.

Option A - 'Stagnate' is a verb which means 'to stop flowing, to become stale', Option C - 'Suffer' is a verb which means 'to be in pain or to be in distress', Option D - 'Instigate' is a verb which means 'to start, to launch or to initiate'.

Therefore, the most appropriate antonym for 'Mitigate' is Option B - Aggravate.