discredit
VERBNOUN
/dɪs'krɛdɪt/
9 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH D
discredit is a valid 9-letter word worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
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2 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 =13 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 26TRIPLE WORD → 39
MEANING
What does discredit mean?
VERB · 3 SENSES
1
Reject as false; refuse to accept.
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2
Damage the reputation of.
“This newspaper story discredits the politicians”
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3
Cause to be distrusted or disbelieved.
“The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary”
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NOUN · 1 SENSE
1
The state of being held in low esteem.
“your actions will bring discredit to your name”
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