Question

The manager tried to mitigate the tension between the two teams. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to mitigate:

• A. Intensify
• B. Lessen
• C. Avoid
• D. Settle

Hint:

Opposite meaning (antonyms) questions require understanding both words clearly.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

"Mitigate" means to make something less severe or serious. 
- The opposite would be "Intensify," meaning to increase in strength or severity. 
- "Lessen" is a synonym, meaning to reduce. - "Avoid" means to stay away from. 
- "Settle" means to resolve. Therefore, "Intensify" is the correct opposite. 
 Answer: \(\boxed{\text{Intensify}}\)