The archaeologist's careful analysis served to discredit the claim that the artifact was a forgery.
考古学家的细致分析使该文物是赝品的说法受到质疑。
Which choice best defines “discredit”?
D — To harm the reputation of; cast doubt.. “discredit” means To harm the reputation of; cast doubt..
Which word means “To harm the reputation of; cast doubt.”?
C — discredit. “discredit” means To harm the reputation of; cast doubt..
discredit — To harm the reputation of; cast doubt.. In Chinese: 使丢脸；使被质疑.
discredit is pronounced //dɪsˈkrɛdɪt//.
The archaeologist's careful analysis served to discredit the claim that the artifact was a forgery. (考古学家的细致分析使该文物是赝品的说法受到质疑。)
disgrace, disparage, undermine — all close in meaning to discredit (To harm the reputation of; cast doubt.).
credit, validate — each the opposite of discredit (To harm the reputation of; cast doubt.).
Yes. discredit is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.
dis(去) + credit(信誉) → 败坏名声。