WBCS.LIVE practice question

Choose the word which is the anonym of 'Chide'.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Scold
  2. Chastise
  3. Praise
  4. Arraign

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Praise

Explanation: Chide: means to scold, rebuke, or criticize someone. Scold ❌: synonym, not antonym. Chastise ❌: means to punish or severely criticize; synonym. Praise ✅: means to express approval or admiration; opposite of chide. Arraign ❌: means to call someone before a court to answer charges; not an antonym.