discredit vs infamy
infamy vs discreditdiscredit and infamy both are nouns.
discredit is a verb but infamy is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| discredit | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| infamy | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
infamy is a hyponym of
discredit; that is, infamy is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
discredit:
- discredit: the state of being held in low esteem
- infamy: evil fame or public reputation
| discredit (noun) | infamy (noun) |
|---|---|
| the state of being held in low esteem | a state of extreme dishonor |
| evil fame or public reputation |
| discredit (verb) | infamy (verb) |
|---|---|
| reject as false; refuse to accept | |
| cause to be distrusted or disbelieved | |
| damage the reputation of |
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