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Definition
damage the reputation of — often causing distrust of or disbelief in
- I saw a white figure, and as if to prevent my discrediting the testimony of only one of my senses, I heard my glass removed—the same which is there now on the table.Chapters 71-72 (77% in)
- "Undoubtedly," said Villefort, moderating the tones of his voice, "a marriage once concerted and then broken off, throws a sort of discredit on a young lady; then again, the old reports, which I was so anxious to put an end to, will instantly gain ground.Chapters 59-60 (78% in)
There are no more uses of "discredit" in The Count of Monte Cristo.
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