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What is another word for Discredit? – 147 Discredit Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    disparage belittle demean denounce decry condemn criticize censure reproach rebuke reprove vilify defame slander libel calumniate asperse traduce depreciate devalue derogate disparage denigrate degrade humiliate shame embarrass mortify deflate undermine subvert debunk refute repudiate reject discredit defame slander libel smear tarnish stain blemish blot besmirch blacken vilify

    Meaning of Discredit

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "discredit" means to damage the reputation or credibility of someone or something, or to cause someone to lose confidence or faith in something.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "discredit" as to cause someone or something to be no longer believed in or respected, or to refuse to accept or believe something.

    Example Uses

    • The scandal discredited the entire organization and led to a loss of public trust.
    • The politician's contradictory statements discredited her campaign and hurt her chances of winning.
    • The false information discredited the research and led to a retraction of the study's findings.
    • The company's financial troubles discredited its claims of stability and growth.
    • The whistleblower's testimony discredited the CEO's denial of any wrongdoing.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    accredit credit commend praise laud honor glorify extol exalt elevate dignify ennoble vindicate justify validate verify confirm corroborate substantiate authenticate certify endorse approve sanction authorize legitimize rationalize

    Related Nouns

    reputation credibility honor integrity character dignity prestige esteem respect trust confidence faith belief image standing status position influence power authority legitimacy authenticity validity

    Related Verbs

    damage harm hurt injure impair undermine subvert sabotage destroy demolish refute repudiate reject deny contradict oppose resist challenge question doubt suspect mistrust distrust despise scorn disdain

    Related Adjectives

    reputable credible honorable integritous dignified prestigious esteemed respected trusted faithful believable authentic legitimate valid genuine real true trustworthy reliable dependable faithful loyal devoted dedicated