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DISCREDITED

(adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Discredited.

Discredited - as an adjective satellite

Being unjustly brought into disrepute

Example: "A discredited politician"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
damaged12

Suffering shame

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disgraced14dishonored15shamed12

Discredited - as a verb

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

Example: "The candidate tried to discredit his opponent."

Example Sentences

"The discredited scientist was not taken seriously by his peers."
"The discredited theory had no empirical evidence to support it."
"The discredited journalist was fired for fabricating stories."
"The discredited politician lost the trust of the public."
"The discredited study was flawed and its findings were unreliable."
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Word Game Points

Is DISCREDITED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, discredited is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISCREDITED has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is DISCREDITED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, discredited is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISCREDITED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is DISCREDITED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, discredited is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISCREDITED has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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