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discredit
[dis-kred-it]
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.
discredit
/ dɪsˈkrɛdɪt /
verb
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
Other Word Forms
- undiscredited adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of discredit1
Example Sentences
South Africa's government said the claims of a white genocide is "widely discredited and unsupported by reliable evidence" and pointed to the "limited uptake" of this offer by South Africans.
In discrediting us, he seeks to turn the American people against the press and use their anger to control us and our coverage, all while exalting himself.
It said claims of a white genocide had been widely discredited and lacked reliable evidence.
Feared and loathed by his adversaries, Hemedti is admired by his followers for his tenacity, ruthlessness, and his promise to tear down a discredited state.
The South African government has criticised the US's decision to prioritise refugee applications from white Afrikaners, saying claims of a white genocide have been widely discredited and lack reliable evidence.
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