Discredit (Noun)
Meaning
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- His reputation fell into discredit after it was discovered that he had embezzled company funds.
- The recent controversy surrounding the CEO's leadership style has brought discredit to the company's reputation.
- His history of dishonest business practices had already brought him into discredit before the new scandal emerged.
- After years of unethical behavior, the organization was left in a state of discredit with its members and supporters.
- Her constant outbursts on social media had gradually earned her a position of discredit within her professional network.