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discredit - Dictionary definition and meaning for discredit

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

Mnemonics for discredit

(Tag: English) REMEMBER this word means, not to give credit, as opposed to credit (TO GIVE FAME OR CREDIT).
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(Tag: ) U will give the credit card to that person whom u have confidence.Dis means not having confidence
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(Tag: ) the person who takes things on credit (udhar) is always defamed or discredited
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(Tag: english) read as opposite of credit. Credit means to acknowledge, so when you don't give credit to others you defame him/her, or when your confidence in him/her is destroyed
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