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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The South African government has consistently rejected such claims as widely discredited and lacking reliable evidence.

From BBC

He added that Kelly's conduct "brings discredit upon the armed forces and will be addressed appropriately".

From BBC

This is a notable and perhaps sobering parallel, but it does not necessarily discredit contemporary psychiatry, as Ms. Antonetta seems to imply.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chechen officials have consistently denied these allegations, complaining of fabrications aimed at discrediting the region.

From BBC

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

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