discredited Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
   discredit.
   
   • The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary
2. verb damage the reputation of
   discredit; disgrace.
   
   • This newspaper story discredits the politicians
3. verb reject as false; refuse to accept
   disbelieve; discredit.
   
4. adjective satellite being unjustly brought into disrepute
   damaged.
   
   • a discredited politician
   • her damaged reputation
5. adjective satellite suffering shame
   disgraced; dishonored; shamed.
   

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