discredit

²discredit

noun

Definition of DISCREDIT

1

: loss of credit or reputation <I knew stories to the discredit of England — W. B. Yeats>

2

: lack or loss of belief or confidence : doubt <contradictions cast discredit on his testimony>

Examples of DISCREDIT

1. <to his everlasting discredit, the coach was found to have placed bets against his own team>

First Known Use of DISCREDIT

1565

Related to DISCREDIT

Synonyms: disgrace, disesteem, dishonor, disrepute, ignominy, infamy, obloquy, odium, opprobrium, reproach, shame

Antonyms: esteem, honor, respect

Related Words: scandal; contempt, despite, disdain, scorn; deprecation, disapprobation, disapproval, disfavor; abasement, debasement, debasing, degradation, dust, humbling, humiliation; blot, brand, shadow, slur, smirch, spot, stain, stigma, taint

Near Antonyms: admiration, appreciation, estimation, regard; awe, fear, reverence; fame, glory, renown, repute

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