Definitions and Examples of blame, discredit
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To hold someone responsible for a fault or mistake.
Example
The teacher blamed the student for not studying enough for the exam.
To harm someone's reputation or credibility.
Example
The scandal discredited the politician and made people lose trust in him.
Key Differences: blame vs discredit
- 1Blame is used when someone is held responsible for a fault or mistake.
- 2Discredit is used when someone's reputation or credibility is harmed.
Effective Usage of blame, discredit
- 1Express Responsibility: Use blame to express who is responsible for a mistake or fault.
- 2Discuss Reputation: Use discredit to discuss someone's reputation or credibility.
- 3Debate Issues: Use blame and discredit to debate issues and assign responsibility.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of credit are blame and discredit. Use blame when someone is held responsible for a fault or mistake, and discredit when someone's reputation or credibility is harmed. These words can be used to express responsibility, discuss reputation, and debate issues.
