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discredited

 

[ dɪsˈkrɛdɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

reputation damage

To discredit means to harm the reputation or credibility of someone or something. This can occur through the revelation of falsehoods or incompetence, resulting in diminished trust or honor.

Synonyms

defame, disgrace, slander

Examples of usage

  • The scandal discredited the politician.
  • He was discredited after the investigation revealed his lies.
  • The study was discredited by several experts in the field.

Translations

Translations of the word "discredited" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descreditado

🇮🇳 अविश्वसनीय

🇩🇪 diskreditiert

🇮🇩 didiskreditkan

🇺🇦 дискредитований

🇵🇱 zdyskredytowany

🇯🇵 信用を失った

🇫🇷 discrédité

🇪🇸 desacreditado

🇹🇷 itibarsızlaştırılmış

🇰🇷 신뢰를 잃은

🇸🇦 مُفَقد الثقة

🇨🇿 diskreditovaný

🇸🇰 zdiskreditovaný

🇨🇳 被抹黑的

🇸🇮 diskreditiran

🇮🇸 mótmælt

🇰🇿 дискредитацияланған

🇬🇪 დისკრედიტებული

🇦🇿 diskredite edilmiş

🇲🇽 desacreditado

Word origin

The term 'discredit' has its roots in the early 17th century, deriving from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'the opposite of' and the word 'credit', which comes from the Latin 'creditum' meaning 'something entrusted' or 'belief'. As societies began to emphasize reputation and trustworthiness in various fields, the act of discrediting someone or something became a potent tool in personal and political disputes. Over the centuries, the word has been utilized in various contexts, such as law, politics, and personal relationships, where reputation plays a crucial role. Today, discrediting actions can be seen in media, social interactions, and even in scientific discourse, where the validity of claims and credentials can influence public perception and acceptance.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,327, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.