discredit
[ dis-kred-it ]
/ dɪsˈkrɛd ɪt /
verb (used with object)
to injure the credit or reputation of; defame: an effort to discredit honest politicians.
to show to be undeserving of trust or belief; destroy confidence in: Later research discredited earlier theories.
to give no credence to; disbelieve: There was good reason to discredit the witness.
noun
loss or lack of belief or confidence; disbelief; distrust: His theories met with general discredit.
loss or lack of repute or esteem; disrepute.
something that damages a good reputation: This behavior will be a discredit to your good name.
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discredit
/ (dɪsˈkrɛdɪt) /
verb (tr)
to damage the reputation of
to cause to be disbelieved or distrusted
to reject as untrue or of questionable accuracy
noun
a person, thing, or state of affairs that causes disgrace
damage to a reputation
lack of belief or confidence
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