In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
The doctor tried to alleviate his patient's pain.
A
relieve
B
worsen
C
kill
D
cure
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Alleviate means to reduce, ease, or lessen pain or suffering. The opposite of alleviate would be to make the pain worse, which is best represented by worsen.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #6539)