Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the highlighted word.
The police department's image was tarnished after the high-profile murder case

Correct option is B

· The correct synonym of the given word is (b) tainted.
Tarnished:
· Meaning: To damage or spoil the reputation or image of something or someone.
· Hindi Meaning: दाग लगना, छवि बिगड़ना।
· Example: His reputation was tarnished by the scandal.
Tainted:
· Meaning: To affect something with undesirable quality; contaminated or damaged.
· Hindi Meaning: दूषित करना, बिगाड़ना।
· Example: The food was tainted with chemicals.
Synonyms: tainted, damaged, spoiled, stained.
Antonyms: enhanced, purified, restored, improved.
Meanings of all options:
· Enhanced: Improved or made better. (सुधारना)
· Tainted: Affected with an undesirable quality; spoiled. (दागदार)
· Restored: Brought back to a former or normal condition. (पुनर्स्थापित)
· Assigned: Given a task or responsibility. (आवंटित)