Both Uses
discredit
in
Nature, by Emerson
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- Here is sanctity which shames our religions, and reality which discredits our heroes.†
*discredits = damages the reputation of
- However this may discredit such persons with the judicious, it helps them with the people, as it gives heat, pungency, and publicity to their words.†
discredit = damage the reputation of
Definitions:
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(1)
(discredit) damage the reputation of -- often causing distrust of or disbelief in
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)