discredited

Meanings

• Verb

  To make someone or something unacceptable or untrustworthy

• Verb

  To destroy the reputation of someone or something

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Synonyms

demean , disgrace , dishonour , disprove , invalidate , tell against

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with discredited
redited , credited , debated , abated , fated

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Variants

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discredit , discredited , discrediting , discredits

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Forms

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discredits, discreditedly, discreditable

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'dis' meaning 'apart' and 'credere' meaning 'to believe'. The word discredited means 'to take apart belief' or 'to separate trust'.

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Trivia

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1. Discredited was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The term 'discredited evidence' refers to evidence that is not accepted or trusted in a legal proceeding.

3. The word 'discredited' is often used in politics to refer to a candidate or political party that has lost public support or trust.

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Related Concepts

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1. Reputation: Discredited is closely related to reputation, as it refers to the destruction or loss of a good reputation.

2. Defamation: Discredited is also related to defamation, as both involve damaging someone's reputation.

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Culture

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Discredited has been used extensively in literature and art to depict characters who have lost their reputation or standing in society. One famous example is Macbeth, who was discredited due to his ambition and betrayal, leading to his downfall.

How to Memorize "discredited"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or thing that was once trusted and respected, but due to their actions or circumstances, they have lost the trust and respect of others. Visualize the change in their reputation and the consequences of that loss.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word discredited with betrayal, deceit, and a loss of trust or reputation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'discredited' by associating it with the phrase 'disbelief' or 'disconnect from trust'.

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