Discreditable and Detestable

Discreditable

Discreditable adjective - Not respectable.
Usage example: the discreditable conduct of drunken college students celebrating a win by their team

Detestable and discreditable are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Detestable" instead an adjective "Discreditable".

Detestable

Detestable adjective - Not following or in accordance with standards of honor and decency.
Usage example: the detestable actions of a nasty little man

Discreditable and detestable are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Discreditable" instead an adjective "Detestable".

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