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Meaning
Verb
●
To
harm
the good
reputation
of a person; to cause an
idea
or
piece
of
evidence
to seem
false
or unreliable.
Noun
●
Discrediting or disbelieving.
●
A person or
thing
that
causes
harm
to a
reputation
,
as of
a person, family, or institution.
●
The
state of being
discredited
or disbelieved.
●
A
degree
of
dishonour
or
disesteem
;
ill repute
; reproach.
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Origin
discredit
English
credit
English
dis-
English
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Etym
Synonyms
Demean
Disgrace
Dishonour
Disprove
Invalidate
Demerit
Denounce
Defame
Abasement
Disrepute
Abase
Tell Against
Related
Denigrate
Delegitimize
Disparage
Dismiss
Undermine
Vilify
Misrepresent
Belittle
Demonize
Debunk
Refute
Marginalize
Criticize
Disprove
Criticise
Subvert
Malign
Condemn
Reject
Deny
Oppose
Legitimize
Defeat
Demean
Demonise
Contradict
Destroy
Offend
Invalidate
Vindicate
Overturn
Defend
Challenge
Humiliate
Sabotage
Censor
Overthrow
Tarnish
Support
Weaken
Impugn
Intimidate
Disregard
Defy
Ruin
Insult
Implicate
Silence
Suppress
Ridicule
Slander
Oust
Mislead
Violate
Justify
Negate
Deceive
Abolish
Punish
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