Question:medium

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:

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Whenever an antonym question appears, first identify direct synonyms of the given word and eliminate them. The remaining options can then be checked for opposite meanings more easily.
Updated On: Jun 15, 2026
  • (A) and (D) only
  • (A) and (B) only
  • (A), (B) and (D) only
  • (C) and (D) only
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Step-by-step Analysis:
• The word redress means:
• to correct a wrong,
• to remedy a grievance,
• to provide compensation,
• to set right an injustice.
• Examine option (A): Set right means to correct a mistake. Therefore, it is a synonym of redress.
• Examine option (B): Remedy means to cure or correct a problem. Therefore, it is also a synonym.
• Examine option (C): Retribution means punishment or vengeance. It represents a concept opposite to the restorative nature of redress. Therefore, it is accepted as an antonym in this context.
• Examine option (D): Harm means injury, damage, or hurt. Since redress aims to repair damage, harm is clearly opposite in meaning. Therefore, it is an antonym.
• Hence, the words opposite in meaning to redress are: \[ (C)\ \text{Retribution} \quad \text{and} \quad (D)\ \text{Harm} \] Thus, the correct answer is (C) and (D) only.
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