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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

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(Tag: English) REMEMBER this word means, not to give credit, as opposed to credit (TO GIVE FAME OR CREDIT).
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