discredit

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Pronunciation
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Discrediting or disbelieving.

2 Definition

A person or thing that causes harm to a reputation, as of a person, family, or institution.

3 Definition

The state of being discredited or disbelieved.

Example Sentences
  • Later accounts have brought the story into discredit.
4 Definition

A degree of dishonour or disesteem; ill repute; reproach.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To harm the good reputation of a person; to cause an idea or piece of evidence to seem false or unreliable.

Example Sentences
  • The candidate tried to discredit his opponent.