discredit

CEFRB2

/dɪsˈkɹɛd.ɪt/

verb · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To make people stop believing or trusting someone or something.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    Discrediting or disbelieving.

Examples

  • I am the victim of a widespread conspiracy meant to discredit me.

  • Tom believes Mary is trying to discredit him.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /dɪsˈkɹed.ɪt/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To cause (an idea or piece of evidence) to seem false or unreliable.

  2. To harm the good reputation of (a person).

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A person or thing that causes harm to a reputation, as of a person, family, or institution.

More examples

In context

  • We are the victims of a widespread conspiracy meant to discredit us.

  • Later accounts have brought the story into discredit.

  • The candidate tried to discredit his opponent.

Synonyms

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The false evidence was intended to blank the honest researcher's reputation.

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Origin

verb

From dis- + credit.