as in disgrace
the state of having lost the esteem of others
to his everlasting discredit, the coach was found to have placed bets against his own team
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as in to humiliate
to reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes
attempted to discredit her political opponents by deliberately spreading false rumors
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as in to deny
to think not to be true or real
I discredit the story that the old inn is haunted
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as in to refute
to prove to be false
the pseudoscience of phrenology has been thoroughly discredited
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Recent Examples of discredit
Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
And Russia’s continuing quagmire in Ukraine discredits any Russian claim to superpower status.
—Armstrong Williams, Orange County Register, 13 Jan. 2025
Rebecca Schneid, Time, 1 May 2025
In many abuse cases, if victims don't immediately report abuse or sever ties with abuser, they are often discredited.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Again; Red Sox Headed For Disaster Per PECOTA Orioles' World Series Champion Infielder, Longtime Coach Passes Away
To their discredit, the Rockies have done little to stem the tide this offseason.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
And Russia’s continuing quagmire in Ukraine discredits any Russian claim to superpower status.
—Armstrong Williams, Orange County Register, 13 Jan. 2025
Verb
Meanwhile, conversion therapy has been discredited by numerous medical associations.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 1 May 2025
In many abuse cases, if victims don't immediately report abuse or sever ties with abuser, they are often discredited.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discredit
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It’s been a long time since Florida’s university system was put to such disgrace as the Board of Governors did Tuesday in rejecting the distinguished scholar Santa Ono as the lone finalist for president of the University of Florida.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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For decades, both Republican and Democratic administrations agreed ‒ at least for immigrants from Vietnam, a country the United States left in disgrace five decades years ago.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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And after Trump’s attempts to humiliate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office, the lure of the White House is waning.—
Stephen Collinson,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Simone Inzaghi really needs the win here — his Italian side finished one point behind Serie A champ Napoli and was humiliated by rival AC Milan in the Coppa Italia semifinal.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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The university in January 2024 denied Tucker’s appeal of the findings.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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According to officers, the man acknowledged engaging in lewd behavior and taking photos of children but denied touching anyone.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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Security camera footage, however, refuted his story, according to the court documents.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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Yet a source close to the contract negotiations, who requested anonymity to discuss a sensitive topic, refuted that claim.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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That means having the courage to say what needs to be said—without blame, without shame and always with the intention to help.—
Jaide Massin,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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But when the nights are long and your world has shattered, just having something to talk to without shame or fear, can be the difference between falling apart and holding on.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
Verb
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McGregor dismantled Aldo during the pre-fight lead-up and subsequently embarrassed him in 13 seconds at UFC 194 in 2015.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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But Mei is convinced her overbearing mother only exists to embarrass while never understanding her struggles.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
8 May 2025
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This kind of medical gaslighting is a widespread issue, with many women feeling dismissed, belittled, or disbelieved by healthcare providers, especially when seeking treatment for chronic pain.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
9 May 2025
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The plot requires a fictional scenario to be created so that a disastrous real-life situation can be disbelieved.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2025
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By turning defense into a thinking man’s game, Minnesota negated much of its natural physical advantages that stem from speed and length.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
25 May 2025
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Ironically, this could negate savings and the administration’s intent to shrink government spending and the workforce.—
Toni Preckwinkle,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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“Discredit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discredit. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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