Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

REPRIMAND

Reward

The most appropriate antonym of the word "reprimand" is reward.

• Reprimand means "to criticize or scold someone severely."
• Reward means "to give someone something as a sign of appreciation for their good behavior or work."

The other words do not have the opposite meaning of "reprimand."

• Reproof means "a severe or formal rebuke."
• Rebuke means "to criticize or scold someone severely."
• Redeem means "to make up for or make good on a mistake or wrong."