discrediting

[dɪsˈkrɛdɪtɪŋ]

discrediting Definition

  • 1to cause people to stop respecting someone or believing in an idea or person
  • 2to harm the reputation of someone or something

Using discrediting: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "discrediting" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The article was aimed at discrediting his theories.

  • Example

    He was accused of discrediting the company's reputation.

  • Example

    The opposition party tried to discredit the government's policies.

discrediting Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for discrediting

Antonyms for discrediting

Phrases with discrediting

  • to do something that causes others to lose respect for you

    Example

    He discredited himself by lying about his qualifications.

  • discredit someone's name/reputation

    to make people stop respecting or trusting someone

    Example

    The scandal discredited his name and ruined his career.

  • discredit a witness/testimony

    to show that a witness or testimony is not reliable or trustworthy

    Example

    The defense attorney tried to discredit the witness's testimony by pointing out inconsistencies in her story.

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Summary: discrediting in Brief

To discredit [dɪsˈkrɛdɪtɪŋ] means to harm the reputation of someone or something, or to cause people to stop respecting someone or believing in an idea or person. It is often used in political contexts, as in 'The opposition party tried to discredit the government's policies.' The phrase 'discredit oneself' means to do something that causes others to lose respect for you, while 'discredit someone's name/reputation' means to make people stop respecting or trusting someone.