Dictionary Check: discredit

"discredit" is a valid word!

Scrabble 13 points
Words with Friends 14 points

Definition

noun

the state of being held in low esteem

Example: "your actions will bring discredit to your name"
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verb

cause to be distrusted or disbelieved

Example: "The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary"
verb

damage the reputation of

Example: "This newspaper story discredits the politicians"
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verb

reject as false; refuse to accept

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