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discredit

The correct spelling is discredit.

How to pronounce discredit

noun

Say it like: Dis-cre-dit

The correct spelling is discredit. Discrediting or disbelieving. For example: "Later accounts have brought the story into discredit."

Usage Examples

Later accounts have brought the story into discredit.

The candidate tried to discredit his opponent.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Discrediting or disbelieving.
  2. 2.A person or thing that causes harm to a reputation, as of a person, family, or institution.
  3. 3.The state of being discredited or disbelieved.
  4. 4.A degree of dishonour or disesteem; ill repute; reproach.

verb

  1. 1.To harm the good reputation of a person; to cause an idea or piece of evidence to seem false or unreliable.

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