to discredit
Third Person
discredits
Present Participle
discrediting
Past Tense
discredited
Past Participle
discredited
1
to make someone or something be no longer respected
transitive
- From their discriminatory practices to their mistreatment of employees, the company's actions have discredited their reputation as a fair and respected employer.
- The scandal served to discredit the politician in the eyes of the public.
- The investigation's findings discredited the previously respected company.
- Attempts to discredit her expertise failed as she proved her skills repeatedly.
- Rumors spread to discredit his reputation, despite his innocence.
2
to raise doubt about someone or something and make people stop believing in them
transitive
- Attempts to discredit the research findings were unsuccessful, as the data and methodology were sound.
- The online article's misleading information and lack of reliable sources quickly discredited its claims.
- The new evidence served to discredit the witness's story.
- Scientists found data that discredited the theory proposed last year.
- Critics attempted to discredit the historical account, calling it inaccurate.
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3
to make people believe someone or something is not trustworthy or reliable
transitive
- His mistakes at work were used to discredit his ability to lead the project.
- The lawyer attempted to discredit the witness during cross-examination.
- The campaign was designed to discredit the opponent’s character and policies.
- The scandal discredited the official’s ability to lead the organization effectively.
- Political rivals tried to discredit his leadership by highlighting past controversies.
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