discredit

Word parts

dis- + credit

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/

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Verb

Plain form discredit

Third-person singular discredits

Past tense discredited

Past participle discredited

Present participle discrediting

1. (transitive) If you are trying to discredit someone, you are trying to harm the good reputation of that person.

   The candidate tried to discredit his opponent.

   The evidence would tend to discredit such a theory.

Noun

Singular discredit

Plural discredits

1. Discredit is the loss of reputation or respect.
   • Synonyms: disesteem and disrepute