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discredit

noun (discredit); verb (discredit, discredits, discredited, discrediting)

«discredit» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(noun) Loss of good name or respect; something that brings shame. tree →
(verb) To make people stop believing that someone or something is good or true. tree →

In the lessons

old use: in old tales, a deed that brings shame on someone is discredit to them; the verb is used when a lie is shown to be false

Examples

It was a discredit to the whole family. tree →
Her lies discredited her in front of the class. tree →
Do not discredit your friend by spreading rumours. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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