What is another word for discredit?

Common synonyms for discredit include disrepute.

What is the plural of discredit?

The plural of discredit is discredits.

The past tense of discredit is discredited.

noun, as in the state of being held in low esteem

disrepute

verb, as in damage the reputation of

verb, as in reject as false; refuse to accept

disbelieve

also used for discredit

demean, dishonour, abase, bring down to size, cut down to size, debase, defame, degrade, disprove, falsify, invalidate, tell against, demerit

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noun

1

the state of being held in low esteem“your actions will bring discredit to your name”

verb

1

damage the reputation of“This newspaper story discredits the politicians”

2

reject as false; refuse to accept

3

cause to be distrusted or disbelieved“The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

two syllables

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I am the victim of a widespread conspiracy meant to discredit me.shekitten
We are the victims of a widespread conspiracy meant to discredit us.shekitten
They are trying to discredit me in the eyes of the general public.tieguy
Tinfoil hats were invented by the CIA to discredit conspiracy theorists.shekitten
The lawyer tried to discredit the witness.Hybrid
The failures of the neocons' many wars should be enough to discredit their opinions in the present day.shekitten
Your continued use of science to discredit the priest's claims is like saying God doesn't exist.DostKaplan
Tom believes Mary is trying to discredit him.shekitten

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as a noun

as a verb

dishonor, infamy, disparage, belittle, reject, doubt, distrust, dismiss, disregard