Associations to the word «Discredit»
Noun
- Atrocity
- Shame
- Activist
- Leadership
- Harrington
- Tobacco
- Treason
- Mccarthy
- Revolution
- Examination
- Secrecy
- Pamphlet
- Sympathy
- Bombing
- Document
- Offence
- Purpose
- Fail
- Conviction
- Pius
- Ideology
- Intelligence
- Diversity
- Bringing
- Scheme
- Radical
- Politics
- Prostitute
- Violence
- Render
- Blanche
- Intrigue
- Murderer
- Trial
- Dignity
- Extent
- Capitalism
- Disability
- Behalf
- Charge
- Try
- Victim
- Motivation
- Rights
- Quotation
- Crisis
- Agent
- Jews
- Agenda
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
DISCREDIT, verb. (transitive) To harm the good reputation of a person; to cause an idea or piece of evidence to seem false or unreliable.
DISCREDIT, noun. The act of discrediting or disbelieving, or the state of being discredited or disbelieved.
DISCREDIT, noun. A degree of dishonour or disesteem; ill repute; reproach.
Dictionary definition
DISCREDIT, noun. The state of being held in low esteem; "your actions will bring discredit to your name"; "because of the scandal the school has fallen into disrepute".
DISCREDIT, verb. Cause to be distrusted or disbelieved; "The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary".
DISCREDIT, verb. Damage the reputation of; "This newspaper story discredits the politicians".
DISCREDIT, verb. Reject as false; refuse to accept.
Wise words
The chief difference between words and deeds is that words
are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds
can be done only for God.