"discredible" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more discredible [comparative], most discredible [superlative]
Etymology: From dis- + credible. Etymology templates: {{af|en|dis-|credible}} dis- + credible Head templates: {{en-adj}} discredible (comparative more discredible, superlative most discredible)
  1. discreditable; bringing discredit; shameful
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