Vocabulary Entry

discredited

|verb • adjective

verb

To harm the reputation of someone or something; to show that something is not true or valid.

Example Sentences

"The scandal discredited the politician, causing many to doubt his integrity."

"She felt that the article discredited her research without proper evidence."

"They worked hard to ensure that the new evidence would not discredit their findings."

adjective

Example Sentences

"His discredited theories were quickly dismissed by the scientific community."

"The discredited source of information was ignored in the report."

"She was hesitant to rely on discredited methods that had failed in the past."