Australian English Meaning of discredit
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Definitions and Meaning of discredit in English
discredit (n)
the state of being held in low esteem
discredit (v)
cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
damage the reputation of
reject as false; refuse to accept
discredit (n.)
The act of discrediting or disbelieving, or the state of being discredited or disbelieved; as, later accounts have brought the story into discredit.
Hence, some degree of dishonor or disesteem; ill repute; reproach; -- applied to persons or things.
discredit (v. t.)
To refuse credence to; not to accept as true; to disbelieve; as, the report is discredited.
To deprive of credibility; to destroy confidence or trust in; to cause disbelief in the accuracy or authority of.
To deprive of credit or good repute; to bring reproach upon; to make less reputable; to disgrace.
FAQs About the word discredit
discredit
the state of being held in low esteem, cause to be distrusted or disbelieved, damage the reputation of, reject as false; refuse to acceptThe act of discrediting
disgrace,shame,contempt,disapproval,Disdain,disdain,dishonour,disreputable,Humiliation,Ignominy
respect,honour,Respect,respect,Admiration,appreciation,estimate,fear,awe,fame
discrasies => dyscrasias, discradle => discradle, discovery day => Discovery Day, discovery => discovery, discoverture => discovery,
