discredit
noun
1. the state of being held in low esteem
- your actions will bring discredit to your name
Similar word(s): disrepute
Definition categories: state, dishonor, dishonour
Sentences with discredit as a noun:
- Later accounts have brought the story into discredit.
verb
1. cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
- The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary
Definition categories: cognition, discount, dismiss, disregard, ignore
2. damage the reputation of
- This newspaper story discredits the politicians
Similar word(s): disgrace
Definition categories: communication, belittle, disparage
3. reject as false; refuse to accept
Similar word(s): disbelieve
Definition categories: cognition, reject
Sentences with discredit as a verb:
- The candidate tried to discredit his opponent.
- The evidence would tend to discredit such a theory.