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discredit vs dishonour

dishonour vs discredit

discredit and dishonour both are nouns.

discredit and dishonour both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
discredit Yes No Yes No
dishonour Yes No Yes No
As nouns, dishonour is a hypernym of discredit; that is, dishonour is a word with a broader meaning than discredit:
  • discredit: the state of being held in low esteem
  • dishonour: a state of shame or disgrace
Other hypernyms of discredit include dishonor.
discredit (noun) dishonour (noun)
the state of being held in low esteem lacking honor or integrity
a state of shame or disgrace
discredit (verb) dishonour (verb)
reject as false; refuse to accept refuse to accept
cause to be distrusted or disbelieved bring shame or dishonor upon
damage the reputation of force (someone) to have sex against their will
Difference between discredit and dishonour

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