Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.
His action doesn’t warrant such a punishment.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The most appropriate antonym of the highlighted word warrant in the sentence "His action doesn’t warrant such a punishment" is breach.
- Warrant means "to justify or give grounds for something."
- Breach means "to violate or break (a law, agreement, or promise)."
The other words do not have the same meaning as warrant, so they are not its antonyms.
- Triumph means "to achieve a victory or success."
- Support means "to give help or assistance to."
- Captivate means "to attract and hold the attention of (someone) in a powerful way."