to discredit
Pronunciation
/dɪsˈkɹɛdət/

Définition et signification de « discredit » en anglais

to discredit
01

discréditer

to make someone or something be no longer respected
Transitive: to discredit a person or their reputation
to discredit definition and meaning
informations grammaticales
composition morphologique
dérivé
verbe d’action
régulier
présent
discredit
3e personne du singulier
discredits
participe présent
discrediting
passé simple
discredited
participe passé
discredited
Exemples
The scandal served to discredit the politician in the eyes of the public.
Le scandale a servi à discréditer le politicien aux yeux du public.
02

remettre en cause

to raise doubt about someone or something and make people stop believing in them
Transitive: to discredit information
Exemples
The online article 's misleading information and lack of reliable sources quickly discredited its claims.
Les informations trompeuses de l'article en ligne et le manque de sources fiables ont rapidement discrédité ses affirmations.
03

discréditer, déconsidérer

to make people believe someone or something is not trustworthy or reliable
Transitive: to discredit sb/sth
Exemples
The lawyer attempted to discredit the witness during cross-examination.
L'avocat a tenté de discréditer le témoin lors du contre-interrogatoire.
Discredit
01

discrédit, déconsidération

the state of being held in low esteem
informations grammaticales
statut d’animéité
abstrait
composition morphologique
composé
dénombrable
forme plurielle
discredits
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