Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Tarnish

Correct option is B

The correct synonym of the given word is (b) Defame.
· Tarnish: To damage someone's reputation or reduce the quality of something, often by making it look less appealing.
· Tarnish (कलंकित करना): हिंदी अर्थ: किसी की प्रतिष्ठा को नुकसान पहुँचाना।
· Example: The news article tarnished her reputation.
Correct answer word - Defame: To harm someone's good reputation by spreading negative information.
Example: They tried to defame her by spreading false rumors.
Synonyms: Disgrace, sully, stain, slander.
Antonyms: Honor, clarify, brighten, improve.
Meanings of the other given options:
· Clarify (स्पष्ट करना): To make something clear.
· Brighten (चमकाना): To make or become more luminous.
· Rectify (सुधारना): To correct or fix something.