Antonym of CHIDE

praise
fear
criticise
flatter

The correct answer is: A. praise

Praise is the opposite of chide because it means to express approval or admiration for someone or something. Chide, on the other hand, means to scold or reprimand someone. Fear, criticise, and flatter are not opposites of chide.

Fear is an emotion that is characterized by a feeling of anxiety or dread. Criticise is to express disapproval of someone or something. Flatter is to praise someone excessively in order to please them.