Choose the correct antonym of the following word:
FURTHERANCE
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Retraction
Furtherance means the act of helping something to move forward, advance or develop. Its antonym is retraction.
Example: He used the money for the furtherance of his research.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Dominance | power or control over others (it has nothing to do with moving something forward or back) | The team kept its dominance throughout the season. |
| (2) Retraction (answer) | the act of drawing something back or taking something back, such as a statement, a claim or a part of the body (moving forward and drawing back are opposite ideas) | The newspaper printed a retraction of the false report. |
| (3) Benevolence | kindness and goodwill towards others | The old man was known for his benevolence towards the poor. |
| (4) Influence | the power to affect someone or something (it is not the opposite of helping something advance) | Teachers have a strong influence on their students. |
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