[amp_mcq option1=”lessen” option2=”subside” option3=”reduce” option4=”heal” correct=”option2″]
The correct answer is: B. subside
An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word. In this case, the word “escalate” means to become more intense or severe. The word “lessen” means to make something smaller or less in amount or degree. The word “subside” means to become less intense or severe. The word “reduce” means to make something smaller or less in amount or degree. The word “heal” means to make or become healthy or sound again.
Of the above choices, the only word that means the opposite of “escalate” is “subside.” Therefore, the correct answer is B.