Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.

His action doesn’t warrant such a punishment.

breach

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."