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discredit vs disregard

disregard vs discredit

discredit and disregard both are nouns.

discredit and disregard both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
discredit Yes No Yes No
disregard Yes No Yes No
As verbs, disregard is a hypernym of discredit; that is, disregard is a word with a broader meaning than discredit:
  • discredit: cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
  • disregard: bar from attention or consideration
Other hypernyms of discredit include brush aside, brush off, discount, dismiss, ignore, push aside.
discredit (noun) disregard (noun)
the state of being held in low esteem willful lack of care and attention
lack of attention and due care
discredit (verb) disregard (verb)
reject as false; refuse to accept give little or no attention to
cause to be distrusted or disbelieved bar from attention or consideration
damage the reputation of refuse to acknowledge
Difference between discredit and disregard

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