Added 9 October 2026
discredit
/dɪsˈkɹɛd.ɪt/ noun
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about discredit at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
verb
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Cause to be distrusted or disbelieved.
The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary
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Damage the reputation of.
This newspaper story discredits the politicians
- Reject as false; refuse to accept.