DISCREDIT
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Discredit.
How to pronounce discredit:
US
Discredit - as a noun
The state of being held in low esteem
Example: "Your actions will bring discredit to your name"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disrepute12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dishonor12dishonour13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Discredit - as a verb
Cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
Example: "The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary"
Damage the reputation of
Example: "This newspaper story discredits the politicians"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disgrace12Reject as false; refuse to accept
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disbelieve16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
reject15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The article was filled with discredits and falsehoods."
"He wanted to protect his reputation from any discredit."
"The politician's fall from grace brought undeniable discredit to his party."
"After the scandal, the company's name was tarnished by discredit."
"The professor's research findings were met with widespread discredit."
Word Game Points
Is DISCREDIT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, discredit is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DISCREDIT has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is DISCREDIT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, discredit is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDISCREDIT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is DISCREDIT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, discredit is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDISCREDIT has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
