discredit
ಕಳಂಕ
definition
verb
his remarks were taken out of context in an effort to discredit him
harm the good reputation of (someone or something).
noun
they committed crimes that brought discredit upon the administration
loss or lack of reputation or respect.
example
I think it's a 'discredit' to our little community when we are mean to each other - particularly to those who are just starting out - and pretending to have some sort of claim on a rock wall.
To their 'discredit' , they were guilty of squandering some great chance in the second quarter during a period when they were in complete control.
Avoid the tendency to 'discredit' the ideas of others when they disagree with your ideas or challenge you.
The defendants engineered an ulterior motive to 'discredit' the claimant's reputation by writing maliciously about him in the practice teacher's report.
Since making that complaint it seems that there has been, on the information I have, a concerted effort to 'discredit' her in many, many ways.
That is why this may be a good time to remind ourselves of some of the reasons imperialism fell into 'discredit' in the first place.
For this he faces the possibility of two counts of solicitation or encouraging other soldiers to desert, one count of aiding the enemy, and four counts of bringing 'discredit' upon the US Armed Forces.
More recently, another life-and-death issue has emerged to 'discredit' the notion that ‘free trade’ guides these institutions.
The party councillor, also supporting the no confidence motion, said: ‘It is a 'discredit' to the whole chamber.’
And if so, then that clearly is the sort of behavior that does bring 'discredit' upon the House and ought to be basis for some action by the Ethics Committee.
It is a credit to him to acknowledge his mistake, but then not knowing in the first place is more of a 'discredit' .
Why would it be a 'discredit' to her if she is savvy enough to understand when a song is a hit and decide to sing it?
However, there is now a fairly large and growing body of research to 'discredit' that assumption.
And it was his office that took the lead in the administration's efforts to 'discredit' Joe and his wife.
From his own perspective - though crucially not from ours, and we should be sure to make this distinction - such a thing could have brought him only 'discredit' .
That's a good point that is a major 'discredit' to people claiming to be followers of Christ.
We then get legislation like this being served up, which is highly controversial, goes way beyond the original intent of the framers, and brings the whole proposition into 'discredit' .
He brings 'discredit' upon himself by using this publication as a forum for his whining.
What a 'discredit' to teachers he is.
The Senator, for example, famously made an ill-fated effort to 'discredit' him.
He uses the opportunity to use scientific and mathematical methods to 'discredit' belief in the supernatural.
I'm concerned a department supposed to be helping fight crime has brought 'discredit' on itself.
Professional disciplines avoid intruding on the personal values and behaviours of members as long as they do not bring 'discredit' to the profession.
It is a 'discredit' to the struggle of the people and a severe slap at the peaceful religion movement.
After all, why not attempt to 'discredit' a person's thoughts when you have nothing to go with?
You do a 'discredit' to yourself and to the dignity of your office by engaging in these dishonest smear tactics.
Here I think the fault and 'discredit' lies entirely with the academic institution.
In its most common form, this fallacy attempts to 'discredit' an idea or belief by associating it with an undesirable person or a group.
Within a month he was accused of ‘conduct of a nature to bring 'discredit' upon the military service,’ and his trial began in Washington.
To my 'discredit' , I didn't go and seek out the traffic warden because the clock was against me, but I swear that if it happens again I will do so.
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