Associations to the word «Discredited»
Noun
- Disbelief
- Workplace
- Throw
- Paralympic
- Trophi
- Scandal
- Scully
- Possessor
- Motive
- Isolation
- Publicity
- Nixon
- Hearing
- Terran
- Rival
- Adam
- Plot
- Abolitionist
- Pretence
- Reproach
- Supporter
- Attribute
- Revelation
- Aim
- Reputation
- Contempt
- Defeat
- Excess
- Neglect
- Sabotage
- Puritan
- Injustice
- Junta
- Regime
- Epistle
- Conclusion
- Jameson
- Outrage
- Profession
- Gong
- Conduct
- Staging
- Apartheid
- Controversy
- Veteran
- Castro
- Indignation
- Clergy
- Credit
- Heretic
- Endeavour
- Dislike
- Military
- Fraud
- Seek
- Psychiatrist
- Terrorism
- Miracle
- Hiring
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 pen is mightier than the sword.