Which explanation below shows the relationship between mitigate and exacerbate as they are used inthe contexts above?

Which explanation below shows the relationship between mitigate and exacerbate as they are used inthe contexts above?

A Mitigate is to listen as exacerbate is to hear.

B Mitigate is to explain as exacerbate is to learn.

C Mitigate is to oppose as exacerbate is to agree.

D Mitigate is to soften as exacerbate is to intensify.