Definitions for discreditdɪsˈkrɛd ɪt

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. disrepute, discredit(verb)

    the state of being held in low esteem


  2. discredit(verb)

    cause to be distrusted or disbelieved

    "The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary"

  3. discredit, disgrace(verb)

    damage the reputation of

    "This newspaper story discredits the politicians"

  4. disbelieve, discredit(verb)

    reject as false; refuse to accept


  1. discredit(Verb)


Webster Dictionary

  1. Discredit(noun)


  2. Discredit(noun)


  3. Discredit(verb)


  4. Discredit(verb)


  5. Discredit(verb)


  6. Origin: [Cf. F. discrditer.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Discredit

    dis-kred′it, n. want of credit: bad credit: ill-repute: disgrace.—v.t. to refuse credit to, or belief in: to deprive of credibility: to deprive of credit: to disgrace.—adj. Discred′itable, not creditable: disgraceful.—adv. Discred′itably.


  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of discredit in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of discredit in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Sample Sentences & Example Usage

  1. Bryant McGill:

    A polite enemy is just as difficult to discredit, as a rude friend is to protect.

  2. President Barack Obama on Wednesday:


  3. Norawit Laleng:

    The opposition is trying to make out that she wants to flee abroad in order to discredit her, this is simply not true.

  4. Pope Francis:

    This is a disease of people who seek tirelessly to multiply power only aimed at calumny, and to defame and discredit others.

  5. Corazon Aquino:

    In their continued efforts to discredit you, your critics have proven that they are afraid of your integrity, skill, preparedness for the job.

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Translations for discredit

From our Multilingual Translation Dictionary

  • дискредитирамBulgarian
  • descreer, desacreditarSpanish
  • mustamaalata, epäluotettavuus, saattaa huonoon valoon, osoittaa vääräksi, epäuskottavuus, [[huono]] [[maine]]Finnish
  • discréditerFrench
  • des-kredit-izarIdo
  • 信用を落とす, 信用を傷つけるJapanese
  • discreditaRomanian
  • дискредити́ровать, бесче́стить, позо́рить, опозо́рить, обесче́ститьRussian
  • diskrediteraSwedish

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