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DISCREDIT
(noun) the state of being held in low esteem
"your actions will bring discredit to your name", "because of the scandal the school has fallen into disrepute"
synonyms : disrepute(verb) reject as false; refuse to accept
synonyms : disbelieve(verb) cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
"The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary"
(verb) damage the reputation of
"This newspaper story discredits the politicians"
synonyms : disgrace
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Mnemonics
(Tag: English) REMEMBER this word means, not to give credit, as opposed to credit (TO GIVE FAME OR CREDIT).
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