discrediting (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈkredɪt/

Definition

To harm the good reputation of someone or something, or to make something seem not worthy of belief.

Examples

• The scandal threatened to discredit the entire organization.

• He tried to discredit the witness's testimony by pointing out inconsistencies.

• She felt that the constant criticism was designed to discredit her work.

How to Use discrediting

discredit someone/something (collocation)

To damage the reputation or credibility of a person or thing. — "The journalist's goal was to discredit the politician's claims."

discredit a theory/idea (collocation)

To show that a theory or idea is not valid or believable. — "New evidence emerged that seemed to discredit the long-held theory."

fall into discredit (collocation)

To lose credibility or respect. — "Once the truth came out, the rumors began to fall into discredit."

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