Associations to the word «Discredit»

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.

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.