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discredit vs ignore

ignore vs discredit

discredit is a noun but ignore is not a noun.

discredit and ignore both are verbs.

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

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