Definitions for Discredit
dɪsˈkrɛd ɪtdis·cred·it

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. disrepute, discreditverb

   the state of being held in low esteem

   "your actions will bring discredit to your name"; "because of the scandal the school has fallen into disrepute"

2. discreditverb

   cause to be distrusted or disbelieved

   "The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary"

3. discredit, disgraceverb

   damage the reputation of

   "This newspaper story discredits the politicians"

4. disbelieve, discreditverb

   reject as false; refuse to accept

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. discreditverb

   To harm the good reputation of a person; to cause an idea or piece of evidence to seem false or unreliable.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. DISCREDITnoun

   Ignominy; reproach; lower degree of infamy; disgrace; imputation of a fault.

   Etymology: decrediter, French.

   Had I been the finder out of this secret, it would not have relished among my other discredits. William Shakespeare, Winter’s Tale.

   Idlers will ever live like rogues, and not fall to work, but be lazy, and then certify over their country to the discredit of a plantation. Francis Bacon.

   That they may quit their morals without any discredit to their intellectuals, they fly to several stale, trite, pitiful objections and cavils. South.

   ’Tis the duty of every christian to be concerned for the reputation or discredit his life may bring on his profession. John Rogers.

   Alas, the small discredit of a bribe,
   Scarce hurts the lawyer, but undoes the scribe. Alexander Pope.

2. To Discreditverb

   Etymology: decrediter, French.

   1. To deprive of credibility; to make not trusted.

   He had fram’d to himself, by the instruction of his frailty, many deceiving promises of life, which I have discredited to him, and now is he resolved to die. William Shakespeare.

   2. To disgrace; to bring reproach upon; to shame; to make less reputable or honourable.

   You had left unseen a wonderful piece of work, which not to have been blest withal, would have discredited you. William Shakespeare.

   He is commended that makes a saving voyage, and least discredits his travels, who returns the same man he went. Henry Wotton.

   He like a privileg’d spy, whom nothing can
   Discredit, libels now ’gainst each great man. John Donne.

   Reflect how glorious it would be to appear in countenance of discredited duty, and by example of piety revive the declining spirit of religion. John Rogers.

   Without care our best actions will lose much of their influence, and our virtues will be often discredited with the appearance of evil. John Rogers, Serm.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. discredit

   A smear campaign, also referred to as a smear tactic or simply a smear, is an effort to damage or call into question someone's reputation, by propounding negative propaganda. It makes use of discrediting tactics. It can be applied to individuals or groups. Common targets are public officials, politicians, political candidates, activists and ex-spouses. The term also applies in other contexts such as the workplace.The term smear campaign became popular around 1936.

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1. discredit

   Discredit refers to causing harm to the good reputation of someone or something, eliciting doubt about their credibility or truth. It can also refer to the loss of respect or belief in someone or something's reliability due to damaging information or action.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Discreditnoun

   the act of discrediting or disbelieving, or the state of being discredited or disbelieved; as, later accounts have brought the story into discredit

2. Discreditnoun

   hence, some degree of dishonor or disesteem; ill repute; reproach; -- applied to persons or things

3. Discreditverb

   to refuse credence to; not to accept as true; to disbelieve; as, the report is discredited

4. Discreditverb

   to deprive of credibility; to destroy confidence or trust in; to cause disbelief in the accuracy or authority of

5. Discreditverb

   to deprive of credit or good repute; to bring reproach upon; to make less reputable; to disgrace

6. Etymology: [Cf. F. discrditer.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Discredit

   dis-kred′it, n. want of credit: bad credit: ill-repute: disgrace.—v.t. to refuse credit to, or belief in: to deprive of credibility: to deprive of credit: to disgrace.—adj. Discred′itable, not creditable: disgraceful.—adv. Discred′itably.

Matched Categories

1. • Dismiss
   • Disparage
   • Reject

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Discredit in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Discredit in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Discredit in a Sentence

1. Giorgi Gogia:

   They threaten to marginalize and discredit critical voices in the country. This threat is real.

2. Tara Reade:

   My heart is with the brave Cuomo survivors who endured attempts to discredit them like I did coming forward about Joe Biden with the help of non-profits that were supposed to help women like Time's Up, may there be some measure of justice for the survivors. Now, let's call for a real investigation into Joe Biden and expose the corruption protecting powerful predators.

3. Peter Wehner:

   Donald Trump's doing so much to discredit the Christian witness.

4. Bryant McGill:

   A polite enemy is just as difficult to discredit, as a rude friend is to protect.

5. The ACLU:

   This line of inquiry makes it appear that the (special investigative unit) is looking for ways to discredit Mr. Zambrano based on any problems he may have faced in his past, instead of ascertaining the facts about the officers' knowledge at the time of the shooting.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Discredit
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Discredit
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Discredit
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discredit
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Discredit
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Discredit