Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in bold.
His mother never held a grudge against his father.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. benevolence.
A grudge refers to a persistent feeling of resentment or ill will, while benevolence means kindness or goodwill toward others, which is the opposite of holding a grudge.
The other options—rancour (resentment), revulsion (disgust), and malevolence (ill will)—are also negative emotions but not true antonyms of grudge as benevolence is.