Pronunciation: /dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/
noun the loss or lack of reputation or respect
A1 She tried to discredit her opponent by spreading false rumors.
A2 The article was filled with discredits against the company.
B1 The politician's attempt to discredit his rival backfired and damaged his own reputation.
B2 The documentary provided solid evidence to support the discredit of the controversial theory.
C1 The expert's analysis served to discredit the widely accepted hypothesis.
C2 The legal team's thorough investigation uncovered the discredit of the witness's testimony.
verb to harm the reputation of someone or something
A1 He tried to discredit his opponent by spreading false rumors about him.
A2 The article was written to discredit the claims made by the company.
B1 The politician's attempt to discredit his rival backfired and caused a public backlash.
B2 The scientist's research was discredited after it was revealed that the data had been manipulated.
C1 The journalist's investigative report discredited the company's CEO and led to his resignation.
C2 The court ruling discredited the witness's testimony, leading to a retrial of the case.
formal The journalist worked tirelessly to discredit the false claims made by the politician.
informal She tried to discredit his story but no one believed her.
slang They were spreading rumors to discredit her reputation.
figurative His attempt to discredit her work only made her more determined to succeed.
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