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discredit

/dɪs'krɛdɪt/

Synonyms of discredit Antonyms of discredit Examples of discredit Usage of discredit Parts of discredit Definition that contains discredit Words sounding like discredit Explanation of discredit

verb
reject as false; refuse to accept
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disbelieve

type of:
reject
noun
the state of being held in low esteem
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"your actions will bring discredit to your name"

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disrepute

type of:
dishonour dishonor
verb
damage the reputation of
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"This newspaper story discredits the politicians"

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disgrace

type of:
belittle pick at disparage
verb
cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
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"The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary"

type of:
push aside ignore brush off discount dismiss disregard brush aside

Examples of discredit

"your actions will bring discredit to your name"
"This newspaper story discredits the politicians"
"The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary"