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disaccredit

American  
[dis-uh-kred-it] / ˌdɪs əˈkrɛd ɪt /

verb (used with object)

  1. to take away the accreditation or authorization of.

    to disaccredit a diplomat.
disaccredit British  
/ ˌdɪsəˈkrɛdɪt /

verb

  1. (tr) to take away the authorization or credentials of

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Other Word Forms

  • disaccreditation noun

Etymology

Origin of disaccredit

dis- 1 + accredit

Example Sentences

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In March the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools threatened to disaccredit Chicago high schools unless they reformed.

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