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DISCREDIT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Discredit.

How to pronounce discredit:

US

Discredit - as a noun

The state of being held in low esteem

Example: "Your actions will bring discredit to your name"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disrepute
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dishonordishonour
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Discredit - as a verb

Cause to be distrusted or disbelieved

Example: "The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary"

Damage the reputation of

Example: "This newspaper story discredits the politicians"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disgrace

Reject as false; refuse to accept

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disbelieve
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
reject
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The article was filled with discredits and falsehoods."
"He wanted to protect his reputation from any discredit."
"The politician's fall from grace brought undeniable discredit to his party."
"After the scandal, the company's name was tarnished by discredit."
"The professor's research findings were met with widespread discredit."
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Word Game Points

Is DISCREDIT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, discredit is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISCREDIT has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DISCREDIT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, discredit is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISCREDIT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is DISCREDIT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, discredit is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISCREDIT has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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