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Which one of the following words is opposite in meaning to Alleviate

A. Exaggerate

B. Aggravate

C. Relieve

D. Lighter

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Solution

Correct Option: 3

Alleviate means to lessen or relieve pain or difficulty. Its opposite is Aggravate, meaning to make worse. Exaggerate means to overstate, Relieve is a synonym, and Lighter is related but not an antonym. So 'B Only' is correct.

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