ENGLISH: discredit - CREOLE: diskredite



Overview of noun discredit



The noun discredit has 1 sense (first 1 from tagged texts)



1. (1) disrepute, discredit -- (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")



Overview of verb discredit



The verb discredit has 3 senses (first 1 from tagged texts)



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

2. discredit, disgrace -- (damage the reputation of; "This newspaper story discredits the politicians")

3. disbelieve, discredit -- (reject as false; refuse to accept)

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