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обесче́стить — meaning in English

obeschestit

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English meaning

  • discredit verb To damage someone's reputation or make people doubt their honesty.
  • disgrace noun A loss of reputation or respect caused by shameful behavior.
  • dishonour noun Shame or a loss of honor and respect (British spelling).
  • reproach noun A mild expression of blame or disappointment.

Senses

обесче́стить is used for these senses in English:

  • discredit (transitive) To harm the good reputation of (a person).
  • disgrace (transitive) To put someone or something out of favor; to bring shame or ignominy upon.
  • dishonour To bring disgrace upon someone or something; to shame.
  • reproach (transitive) To disgrace, or bring shame upon.

discredit — full definition

  1. verb To damage someone's reputation or make people doubt their honesty.
  2. noun Loss of reputation or trust; disgrace.

disgrace — full definition

  1. noun A loss of reputation or respect caused by shameful behavior.
  2. verb To bring shame upon someone or something.
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