discredited; discrediting; discredits
Definition of discredit
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
discredit a rumor
2
: to cause disbelief in the accuracy or authority of
trying to discredit the claims of a rival a discredited theory
discredit
nounDefinition of discredit (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: loss of credit (see credit entry 1 sense 3) 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
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The first known use of discredit was in 1548
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