word
Discredit
Dih-SKREH-duht
/dɪˈskrɛdʌt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
discredit
Dictionary meaning
The state of being held in low esteem.
Examples
- Your actions will bring discredit to your name.
- The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary.
Synonyms: disrepute
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