The term investment refers to the act of allocating money or resources to achieve a profitable return. In contrast, disinvestment relates to the process of selling or liquidating assets deemed unprofitable or unnecessary. Antonyms for investment include divestment, defunding, and disbursement. Divestment is the opposite of investment, as it refers to the removal of funds or resources from a particular asset or venture. Defunding, on the other hand, refers to the act of withholding funds or resources from a particular sector or program. Finally, disbursement is the act of dispersing funds or resources widely or in various directions, rather than investing in one particular venture.