Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word RETALIATION ........

English Language (CHSL) Word Building (Antonyms & Synonyms)

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

RETALIATION

reconciliation

regression

retrospection

retribution

The meaning of the word Retaliation means the action of harming someone because they have harmed oneself; revenge.

Now to find the most suitable antonym for the given word we must see the meaning of the words given as options.

1. reconciliation - the restoration of friendly relations.

2. regression - a return to a former or less developed state.

3. retrospection - the action of looking back on or reviewing past events or situations, especially those in one's own life.

4. retribution - punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act.

Hence after looking at meanings it is clear that the most suitable antonym for the word 'retaliation' is 'reconciliation'.

Option 1 is the correct answer.

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