- dis|cred|it
- dis|cred|it «dihs KREHD iht», verb, noun.–v.t.1. to cast doubt on; destroy belief, faith, or trust in: »
The lawyer discredited the witness by proving that he had been bribed.
SYNONYM(S): dishonor.2. to refuse to believe; decline to trust or have faith in: »We discredit her because she has lied so often.
SYNONYM(S): disbelieve.3. to do harm to the good name or standing of; give a bad reputation to: »Being caught cheating discredited the boy among his classmates. Losing five battles discredited the general.
–n.1. loss of belief, faith, or trust; doubt: »These photographs throw discredit on your account of the accident. Columbus's voyage cast discredit on the theory that the earth is flat.
SYNONYM(S): disrepute.2. loss of good name or standing: »The young thief brought discredit to his family.
SYNONYM(S): disrepute.3. a person or thing that causes loss of good name or standing; disgrace: »The young thief is a discredit to his family.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.