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- DictionaryDis·cred·it/diˈskredət/
verb
- 1. harm the good reputation of (someone or something): "his remarks were taken out of context in an effort to discredit him"
noun
- 1. loss or lack of reputation or respect: "his actions were such that they brought discredit on his profession"
to make someone or something appear bad and lose the respect of other people: They're always looking for ways to discredit her. (Definition of discredit from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of discredit. in Chinese (Traditional) 使名譽受損, 使受到懷疑, 喪失名譽，失去信譽… See more. in Chinese (Simplified)
discredit something to make people stop believing that something is true; to make something appear unlikely to be true. These theories are now largely discredited among linguists. This new evidence discredits earlier findings.
DISCREDIT meaning: 1 : to cause (someone or something) to seem dishonest or untrue; 2 : to damage the reputation of (someone)
The meaning of DISCREDIT is to refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve. How to use discredit in a sentence.
loss or lack of belief or confidence; disbelief; distrust: His theories met with general discredit. loss or lack of repute or esteem; disrepute. something that damages a good reputation: This behavior will be a discredit to your good name. dis - 1 + credit 1550–60. 1. . disparage, disgrace, tarnish, undermine.
verb. discredited, discrediting, discredits. To reject as untrue; disbelieve. Webster's New World. To damage the credit or reputation of; disgrace. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To be a reason for disbelieving or distrusting; cast doubt on. Their earlier lies discredit anything they may say. Webster's New World.
noun. /dɪsˈkredɪt/ (formal) [uncountable] damage to somebody’s/something's reputation; loss of respect. Violent football fans bring discredit on the teams they support. My brother’s behaviour did great discredit to the family. to somebody/something's discredit Britain, to its discredit, did not speak out against these atrocities. compare credit.
