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to discredit
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信用を失わせる, 評判を落とす
to make someone or something be no longer respected
Transitive: to discredit a person or their reputation
Example
The scandal served to discredit the politician in the eyes of the public.
From their discriminatory practices to their mistreatment of employees, the company 's actions have discredited their reputation as a fair and respected employer.
The investigation 's findings discredited the previously respected company.
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信用を失わせる, 信用を傷つける
to raise doubt about someone or something and make people stop believing in them
Transitive: to discredit information
Example
The new evidence served to discredit the witness 's story.
Scientists found data that discredited the theory proposed last year.
The online article 's misleading information and lack of reliable sources quickly discredited its claims.
03
信用を失墜させる, 不信に陥れる
to make people believe someone or something is not trustworthy or reliable
Transitive: to discredit sb/sth
Example
The scandal discredited the official ’s ability to lead the organization effectively.
The campaign was designed to discredit the opponent ’s character and policies.
The lawyer attempted to discredit the witness during cross-examination.
Discredit
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信用失墜, 不名誉
the state of being held in low esteem
例
The scandal served to discredit the politician in the eyes of the public.
From their discriminatory practices to their mistreatment of employees, the company's actions have discredited their reputation as a fair and respected employer.
The investigation's findings discredited the previously respected company.
Rumors spread to discredit his reputation, despite his innocence.
Attempts to discredit her expertise failed as she proved her skills repeatedly.
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