Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

REWARD

Punish

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

• Reward means to give someone something in return for good behavior or achievement.
• Punish means to inflict pain or suffering on someone as a punishment for wrongdoing.

The other words are not antonyms of "reward" because they have different meanings.

• Produce means to make or create something.
• Present means to give someone something as a gift or offering.
• Praise means to express admiration or approval for someone or something.