Antonym of RETAIN

reject
renounce
spare
eject

The correct answer is B. Renounce.

To retain something means to keep it or hold on to it. To renounce something means to give it up or reject it.

The other options are not antonyms of retain.

  • To reject something means to refuse to accept it.
  • To spare something means to not harm or destroy it.
  • To eject something means to throw it out or expel it.

For example, if you are asked to retain a document, you would be asked to keep it or hold on to it. If you are asked to renounce a belief, you would be asked to give it up or reject it.