discrediting

[dis-kred-it]

Origin

verb (used with object)

to injure the credit or reputation of; defame: an effort to discredit honest politicians.

to show to be undeserving of trust or belief; destroy confidence in: Later research discredited earlier theories.

to give no credence to; disbelieve: There was good reason to discredit the witness.

noun

loss or lack of belief or confidence; disbelief; distrust: His theories met with general discredit.

loss or lack of repute or esteem; disrepute.

something that damages a good reputation: This behavior will be a discredit to your good name.

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Discrediting is always a great word to know.

So is callithumpian. Does it mean:

a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.

Origin:
1550–60; dis-¹ + credit

Related forms

un·dis·cred·it·ed, adjective

Synonyms
1. disparage, disgrace, tarnish, undermine.

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discredit

1550s, from dis- "opposite of" + credit. Related: Discredited.

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