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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" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. loss or lack of reputation or respect: "his actions were such that they brought discredit on his profession" Similar Opposite
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The meaning of DISCREDIT is to refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve. How to use discredit in a sentence.
DISCREDIT definition: 1. to cause people to stop respecting someone or believing in an idea or person: 2. loss of…. Learn more.
DISCREDIT meaning: 1. to cause people to stop respecting someone or believing in an idea or person: 2. loss of…. Learn more.
Discredit definition: to injure the credit or reputation of; defame. See examples of DISCREDIT used in a sentence.
You discredit what someone says when you choose not to believe it. You can discredit the rumors going around about your boyfriend if you are sure of his love. On a more personal level, you discredit people when you cast their authority or reputation into doubt.
To discredit someone or something means to cause them to lose people's respect or trust.
n. 1. Loss of respect or damage to one's reputation: an incident that brought discredit on the school. 2. Lack or loss of trust or belief; doubt: evidence that brings the popular notion into discredit. 3. Something that brings disgrace or distrust: He is a discredit to his family.
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. These ideas have now been completely discredited.
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)
[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. Extra Examples.
