discredit

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈkɹɛd.ɪt/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the state of being held in low esteem
  2. verb cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
  3. verb damage the reputation of

Etymology

From dis- + credit.

In classic literature

Synonyms

disrepute

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
dishonor
Narrower (hyponyms)
infamy
Opposite (antonyms)
repute

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