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DISCREDIT Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word discredit. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word discredit. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DISCREDIT

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disgrace
nounn
noun

• a state of dishonor

verb

• bring shame or dishonor upon

• reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

• damage the reputation of

demean
verbv
verb

• reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

demerit
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces

• the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection

disbelieve
verbv
verb

• reject as false; refuse to accept

dishonour
nounn
noun

• a state of shame or disgrace

• lacking honor or integrity

verb

• bring shame or dishonor upon

• force (someone) to have sex against their will

• refuse to accept

disprove
verbv
verb

• prove to be false

disrepute
nounn
noun

• the state of being held in low esteem

invalidate
verbv
verb

• declare invalid

• make invalid for use

• show to be invalid

• take away the legal force of or render ineffective

Best Hypernyms For DISCREDIT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for discredit, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
belittle discount dishonor dishonour dismiss disparage disregard ignore reject
Phrases (3)
brush asidepick atpush aside

Alternatives for DISGRACE

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