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discredit

dis·cred·it [ diss kréddit ]


transitive verb  (past and past participle dis·cred·it·ed, present participle dis·cred·it·ing, 3rd person present singular dis·cred·its)
Definition:
 
1. harm reputation of somebody: to make somebody or something appear untrustworthy or wrong

2. cause something to seem doubtful: to cast doubt on the validity or accuracy of something

3. not believe something: to not accept that something is accurate or true
Scientists generally discredit the theory of canals on Mars.



noun  (plural dis·cred·its)
Definition:
 
1. loss of reputation: the loss of somebody's or something's good name or reputation
brought the game into discredit

2. cause of bad reputation: somebody or something who causes the loss of a good name or reputation
a discredit to his profession

3. doubt or suspicion: doubt about the validity or accuracy of something


dis·cred·it·a·ble adjective
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