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discredit

verb, noun

/dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/

Meaning

To harm the reputation of someone or something; loss of respect or credibility.

The scandal discredited the politician in the eyes of the public.

bring into discredit

dishonor, disgrace, defame, undermine, disrepute

credit, honor, respect

discredit theory, discredit evidence, bring discredit, discredit witness

to put on (an article of clothing); also used as a title for a respected person

to respond to someone or something

to let something fall; a small quantity of liquid

to begin to grow; to produce new leaves or shoots

To shed tears as an expression of emotion such as sadness or pain; also a loud call or shout.

to move downward, typically rapidly and freely without control; the act of dropping from a higher to...