Choose the word/words which are opposite in meaning to the given word.
Redress
(A) set right
(B) remedy
(C) retribution
(D) harm
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (C) and (D) only
Redress means to set right a wrong, to remedy or make up for an injustice or grievance.
Example: The new law will redress the grievances of farmers.
(A) set right — Incorrect. Set right means to correct; it is a synonym of redress, not an antonym.
(B) remedy — Incorrect. Remedy means to cure or put right; it is also a synonym of redress.
Example: The government took steps to remedy the shortage of water.
(C) retribution — Correct. Retribution means punishment given in return for a wrong, often as revenge; it hits back at the wrongdoer instead of setting the wrong right.
Example: The villagers feared retribution from the gang.
(D) harm — Correct. Harm means to damage or hurt; redress repairs a wrong, while harm causes one, so harm is the opposite of redress.
Example: Too much sun can harm your skin.
Note: Harm is the true antonym of redress; retribution is only loosely opposite to it. As (A) and (B) are synonyms of redress, every option containing them is ruled out, and Option (4) is the only option left.
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| retribution | 31-05 S1 | – | – | – | – |