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discredit

[dis-kred-it] / dɪsˈkrɛd ɪt /
VERB
blame, detract from
Synonyms
STRONGEST
defame degrade destroy disgrace disparage disprove ruin slander smear vilify
STRONG
censure disesteem disfavor dishonor explode expose pooh-pooh puncture reproach shoot slur
WEAK
blow up bring into disrepute bring to naught disconsider frown upon knock bottom out of mudsling poke full of holes put down reflect on run down show up take rug out from under tear down
Antonyms
STRONGEST
approve build commend compliment construct exalt flatter honor laud praise upgrade
WEAK
believe credit trust
VERB
doubt, question
Synonyms
STRONGEST
distrust reject
STRONG
challenge deny disbelieve discount dispute mistrust
WEAK
put under suspicion scoff at
Antonyms
STRONG
agree believe go along trust
WEAK
commend credit honor praise

Example Sentences

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After subsequently failing in court to discredit Beth, MI5 recently offered to pay compensation to settle her claim.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Anna Sale: When news came out about your tattoo—the skull-and-crossbones design that resembles Nazi imagery—you said it was fed from people researching your background who wanted to discredit you.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

"The fear is that it could discredit any form of European dimension," said Galleri.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

Corrections & Amplifications Article 134 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice is the catchall provision criminalizing conduct that is harmful to good order and discipline or brings discredit on the armed forces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

"Brett will tell you. She tells all the stories that reflect discredit on me."

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway