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Dictionary definition for: Discredit

1. (n) the state of being held in low esteem; "your actions will bring discredit to your name" "because of the scandal the school has fallen into disrepute"

2. (v) cause to be distrusted or disbelieved; "The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary"

3. (v) damage the reputation of; "This newspaper story discredits the politicians"

4. (v) reject as false; refuse to accept

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