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discredit
noun
verb
The state of being held in low esteem
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noun
The state of being held in low esteem
“Your actions will bring discredit to your name”
verb
Reject as false; refuse to accept
verb
Cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
“The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary”
verb
Damage the reputation of
“This newspaper story discredits the politicians”
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Your actions will bring discredit to your name
Because of the scandal, the school has fallen into disrepute
The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary
This newspaper story discredits the politicians
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