Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The teacher who beat the student was treated with mercy?
- disrespect
- contempt
-
vengeance
- kindness
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
Mercy; to have compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm.
vengeance; punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong.
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