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   discredit

   /dɪˈskrɛdɪt/

   verb

   • 1. harm the good reputation of: "his remarks were taken out of context in an effort to discredit him" Similar disgracedishonourbring into disreputedamage someone's reputationblacken someone's namedestroy someone's credibilitydrag through the mud/mireput/show in a bad lightreflect badly oncompromisegive someone a bad namebring into disfavourstigmatizedetract fromdisparagedenigratedevaluediminishdemeanbelittledefameslandercast aspersions onmalignvilifycalumniatesmeartarnishbesmirchsoilslurinformal:do a hatchet job onliterary:smirchbesmearOpposite do credit to
   • ▪ cause (an idea or account) to seem false or unreliable: "his explanation for the phenomenon was soon discredited" Similar disproveprove falseprove wronginvalidateexplodedrive a coach and horses throughgive the lie torefuterejectdenychallengedisputeraise doubts aboutshake one's faith ininformal:debunkshoot full of holesshoot down (in flames)blow sky-highblow out of the waterrare:controvertconfutenegativeOpposite proveconfirm

   noun

   • 1. loss or lack of reputation or respect: "his actions were such that they brought discredit on his profession" Similar dishonourdisreputeill reputeloss of reputationloss of respectdisgraceshamehumiliationignominyinfamynotorietycensureblamereproachodiumopprobriumstigmaharmdamagescandalrare:disesteemOpposite honourglory
   • ▪ a person or thing that is a source of disgrace: "the ships were a discredit to the country" Similar disgracesource of disgracesource of shamereproachbad reflection onblot on the escutcheon ofOpposite credit

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from dis- (expressing reversal) + credit, on the pattern of Italian (di)scredito (noun), (di)screditare (verb), and French discrédit (noun), discréditer (verb).

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › discreditableDiscreditable - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Jul 19, 2024 · Definitions of discreditable. adjective. tending to bring discredit or disrepute; blameworthy. “his marks were not at all discreditable ”. synonyms: disreputable.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Smear_campaignSmear campaign - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · Definition. A smear campaign is an intentional, premeditated effort to undermine an individual's or group's reputation, credibility, and character. Like negative campaigning, most often smear campaigns target government officials, politicians, political candidates, and other public figures.

4. www.fastcompany.com › 91160591 › what-people-mean-when-theyWhat people mean when they call Kamala Harris a ‘DEI candidate’

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   3 days ago · Unfortunately, it has become common for some conservatives to attempt to discredit, demoralize, ...

5. firstamendment.mtsu.edu › article › defamationDefamation | The Free Speech Center - Middle Tennessee State...

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   Aug 12, 2023 · Right to protect one’s good name is heart of defamation law. Defamatory comments might include false comments that a person committed a particular crime or engaged in certain sexual activities. The hallmark of a defamation claim is reputational harm.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › disgraceDisgrace Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   2 days ago · The meaning of DISGRACE is to be a source of shame to. How to use disgrace in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Disgrace.

7. www.cnn.com › 2024/07/24 › politicsDEI, explained: What’s the term Republicans are using to attack...

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   1 day ago · But Harris isn’t the first target in Republicans’ efforts to discredit people of color and the programs that help promote diversity. Since 2023, 85 anti-DEI bills that target programs at ...

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ZersetzungZersetzung - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · The term was first used in a prosecutorial context in Nazi Germany, namely as part of the term Wehrkraftzersetzung (or Zersetzung der Wehrkraft ). In Western parlance, Zersetzung can be described as the active application of psychological destabilisation procedures by the State apparatus.