# discredit vs discreet

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### discredit
*verb · IPA /dɪsˈkɹɛd.ɪt/ · frequency rank #18,060*
To harm the good reputation of (a person).

### discreet
*adjective · IPA /dɪˈskɹiːt/ · frequency rank #16,453*
Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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