Pronunciation: /dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/
verb (discredits, discrediting, discredited)
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harm the good reputation of: his remarks were taken out of context in an effort to discredit him (as adjective discredited) a discredited government
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cause (an idea or account) to seem false or unreliable: his explanation for the phenomenon was soon discredited
noun
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loss or lack of reputation or respect: they committed crimes which brought discredit upon the administration
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[count noun] a person or thing that is a source of disgrace: the ships were a discredit to the country
