Scrabble Dictionary
Find the definition of a word with its score in word games.
Word Games
| Scrabble US | (13 Points) | |
| Scrabble UK | (13 Points) | |
| Words With Friends | (14 Points) |
Discredit
dɪˈskrɛdɪt
Discredit definitions
verb
discredits
discrediting
discredited
discredit
- harm the good reputation of
"his remarks were taken out of context in an effort to discredit him"
disgrace dishonour bring into disrepute damage someone's reputation blacken someone's name destroy someone's credibility drag through the mud/mire put/show in a bad light reflect badly on compromise give someone a bad name bring into disfavour- cause (an idea or account) to seem false or unreliable
"his explanation for the phenomenon was soon discredited"
noun
discredit
discredits
- loss or lack of reputation or respect
"his actions were such that they brought discredit on his profession"
dishonour disrepute ill repute loss of reputation loss of respect disgrace shame humiliation ignominy infamy notoriety- a person or thing that is a source of disgrace
"the ships were a discredit to the country"