JAMB - English Language (1994 - No. 8)

In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
Such measures end up exacerbating the pain.
aggravating
increasing
eliminating
alleviating

Explanation

The underlined word “exacerbating” means making something worse or more severe, especially something unpleasant like pain, a situation, or a problem. The opposite is alleviating, which means reducing or lessening pain or hardship.

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