Definition of Discredit
Discredit
dis·cred·it
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to refuse to accept something as accurate or true and to instead cause it to seem unreliable or false, i.e. to disbelieve some authority and/or to cause it to be disbelieved;
e.g. Many new studies now discredit his theories.
(verb)
to disgrace something or someone and damage their good reputation;
e.g. Despite all of their attempts to discredit her, she remained very popular.
(noun)
a lack or loss of esteem or reputation;
e.g. Their allegations brought discredit on her career.
(noun)
a lack or loss of trust, confidence, or belief in something;
e.g. They looked upon him with discredit as a result of his mistake.
(noun)
someone or something that brings disgrace to some entity;
e.g. Her actions are a discredit to what this organization stands for.
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