discredit

[dis-kred-it] / dɪsˈkrɛd ɪt /

VERB

blame, detract from

Synonyms

STRONGEST

defame degrade destroy disgrace disparage disprove ruin slander smear vilify

STRONG

censure disesteem disfavor dishonor explode expose pooh-pooh puncture reproach shoot slur

WEAK

blow up bring into disrepute bring to naught disconsider frown upon knock bottom out of mudsling poke full of holes put down reflect on run down show up take rug out from under tear down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approve build commend compliment construct exalt flatter honor laud praise upgrade

WEAK

believe credit trust

VERB

doubt, question

Synonyms

STRONGEST

distrust reject

STRONG

challenge deny disbelieve discount dispute mistrust

WEAK

put under suspicion scoff at

Antonyms

STRONG

agree believe go along trust

WEAK

commend credit honor praise

Example Sentences

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But she doesn't think Redzepi's actions "should discredit the works and culinary experimentation they've been doing."

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Anna Sale: When news came out about your tattoo—the skull-and-crossbones design that resembles Nazi imagery—you said it was fed from people researching your background who wanted to discredit you.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

They also sought to discredit social media addiction as a concept, while trying to cast doubt on Kaley’s claim to the diagnosis.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

He added he believed there was an effort to "discredit" him among opposition groups on the council.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

I knew that this was jealousy, intended to discredit and destroy me as a tennis player, and it bothered me and made me angry.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

discredit

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