discredit

verbCommon GRE wordMore D words

to harm the reputation or believability of

In a sentence

Discredit in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing discredit in a sentence.

Rivals tried to discredit her findings by questioning the data.

Synonyms

disgracedebunkdiscount

Antonyms

Keep going

to engage in something superficially or as a casual pastime

a raised platform for speakers or honored guests

to waste time or act without urgency

to make something slightly wet, or to make a feeling or reaction less strong

marked with spots or patches of color or light

to intimidate or discourage with fear or doubt

to move slowly or waste time idly

a scarcity or shortage of something

Common questions

Discredit (verb) means to harm the reputation or believability of

Here is discredit used in an example sentence: "Rivals tried to discredit her findings by questioning the data."

Common synonyms for discredit include disgrace, debunk, discount.

Antonyms of discredit include validate, credit, endorse.

Discredit is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.