The correct answer is: A. Slander : Integrity
A stain is something that spoils or dishonours something else. Slander is a false statement that is damaging to someone’s reputation. Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. Slander can damage someone’s integrity, just as a stain can damage something else.
The other options are not correct because they do not have the same relationship as the original pair of words.
B. Doubt : Reputation – Doubt is a feeling of uncertainty or lack of confidence. Reputation is the general opinion that people have about someone or something. Doubt can damage someone’s reputation, but it is not the same as slander.
C. Bolt : Escutcheon – A bolt is a metal rod that is used to fasten things together. An escutcheon is a shield or plate that bears a coat of arms or other heraldic device. A bolt cannot damage an escutcheon in the same way that slander can damage someone’s reputation.
D. Lose : Fame – To lose something means to no longer have it. Fame is the state of being well-known and admired. Losing something does not necessarily mean that you will no longer be admired.