discreditdɪsˈkrɛd ɪt
discredit (v)
- present
- discredits
- past
- discredited
- past participle
- discredited
- present participle
- discrediting
discredit (n)
- plural
- discredits
English Definitions:
disrepute, discredit (verb)
the state of being held in low esteem
"your actions will bring discredit to your name"; "because of the scandal the school has fallen into disrepute"
discredit (verb)
cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
"The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary"
discredit, disgrace (verb)
damage the reputation of
"This newspaper story discredits the politicians"
disbelieve, discredit (verb)
reject as false; refuse to accept
discredit (Verb)
To harm the good reputation of a person; to cause an idea or piece of evidence to seem false or unreliable.
discredit
A smear campaign, also referred to as a smear tactic or simply a smear, is an effort to damage or call into question someone's reputation, by propounding negative propaganda. It makes use of discrediting tactics. It can be applied to individuals or groups. Common targets are public officials, politicians, political candidates, activists and ex-spouses. The term also applies in other contexts such as the workplace.The term smear campaign became popular around 1936.
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