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discredit

1 discredit /dɪsˈkrɛdət/ verb
discredits; discredited; discrediting
1 discredit
/dɪsˈkrɛdət/
verb
discredits; discredited; discrediting
Britannica Dictionary definition of DISCREDIT
[+ object]
: to cause (someone or something) to seem dishonest or untrue
: to damage the reputation of (someone)

— discreditable

/dɪsˈkrɛdətəbəl/ adjective [more discreditable; most discreditable]

— discreditably

/dɪsˈkrɛdətəbli/ adverb
2 discredit /dɪsˈkrɛdət/ noun
2 discredit
/dɪsˈkrɛdət/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of DISCREDIT
[noncount]
: loss of reputation or respect often used with bring
◊ Something that is to your discredit causes people to have a less favorable opinion of you.