Both Uses of
discredit
in
The Count of Monte Cristo
- "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.†
Chpt 59-60discredit = damage the reputation of
- 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.†
Chpt 71-72 *discrediting = damaging the reputation of
Definition:
damage the reputation of -- often causing distrust of or disbelief in