Word: discredit
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...joined in reprobating the campaign of organized terrorism by which certain elements hope to gain their ends. But in spite of the more dignified attitude of some leaders, the acts continue. Affairs of this sort, even when the authors are acting on their own initiative, are bound to cast discredit on the general cause. It may be unjust that outsiders should form their opinions by such acts; but it is true. Individuals, as well as organizations, whose aim is Irish freedom, should be more careful of the means which they employ. The cause is one for which many Americans wish...
...Kreisler's case, agreed that although Mr. Kreisler had the misfortune of being born an Austrian he did nothing more than any real man would have done in fighting for his country. Except for the fact that he fought in the Austrian Army, nothing has been shown to his discredit. In view of these facts, the American Legion has concluded to withdraw its objections to his appearance on the American concert stage...
Here at home Lord Grey's words should spur the country on to demand an end to the deadlock. In his criticism he has shown the greatest discretion in realizing that anything he might say to our discredit would soon be multiplied a hundred-fold. For nations are very much like individuals who do not understand each other, and gossip soon kindles into libel and hatred. By applying the highest principles of individual to national morality, Lord Grey has set a precedent which makes permanent peace less an idealist's dream...
These disclosures must throw discredit on the old system of European diplomacy. The secret treaties are not to be regarded as interesting historical curiosities. They are of importance today, and they can teach us much about the future. For, in spite of promises of "open covenants openly arrived at," we have not been suddenly issued into an age of good-fellowship among nations. The compromises which President Wilson was forced to make at Paris furnish abundant evidence that European methods of diplomacy are still a force with which we must contend...