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reprove

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praise

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reprise

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grieve

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reprove

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If ‘→' denotes increasing order of intensity, then the meaning of the words [smile → giggle → laugh] is analogous to [disapprove → ________→ chide]. Which one of the given options is appropriate to fill the blank?

The Correct Option is A

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