Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
PERTURB
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Soothe.
1. PERTURB: make (someone) anxious or unsettled.
- Synonym: agitate, alarm, annoy, bewilder.
- Antonym: assist, assure, calm.
Ex: The only consequence of their smallness is their inability to perturb others.
2. Soothe: gently calm (a person or their feelings).
- Synonym: alleviate, appease, assuage.
- Antonym: aggravate, agitate, incite.
3. Fluster: make (someone) agitated or confused.
4. Confound: cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by acting against their expectations.
5. Commend: praise formally or officially.
Analyzing the above meanings the correct antonym for PERTURB is Soothe.