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Vocabulary Entry
discredit
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To harm the reputation or credibility of someone or something.
Example Sentences
"The journalist's article aimed to discredit the politician's claims."
"She felt that the rumors were designed to discredit her achievements."
"The study was conducted to discredit the widely accepted theory."
N
noun
The act of harming someone's reputation; a loss of credibility.
Example Sentences
"The scientist faced discredit after the flawed research was published."
"His discredit in the community was a result of his unethical behavior."
"The discredit caused by the false allegations was hard to overcome."