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discredited

/dɪskrɛdɪtɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does discredited mean?

verb

To lose the confidence or respect of people because of something you have done or said, or because of a discovery about your past. To be shown to be false or untrue.

Example

"The politician's scandal had discredited him in the eyes of the public."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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